Senior Accountant

 Senior Accountant

An opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to manage end-to-end UK-compliant accounts, lead client relationships, and mentor junior team members and UK-based apprentices.

Cape Town, South Africa | Office-based | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM UK time with a 1-hour paid lunch break | R65,000 – R78,000+ per month, based on experience

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client provides accounting services involving UK-compliant accounts and works directly with clients.

The working environment is highly collaborative and offers flexibility, high autonomy and direct international exposure.

THE ROLE: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

The Senior Accountant will prepare end-to-end UK-compliant accounts, directly manage client relationships and use commercial acumen to identify service expansion opportunities.

The role also involves providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members and UK-based apprentices during weekly calls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare end-to-end UK-compliant accounts.
• Apply UK GAAP, FRS 105 and FRS 102 standards for SMEs.
• Manage client relationships directly.
• Use commercial acumen to identify service expansion opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Mentor UK-based apprentices during weekly calls.

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum 2.5–3 years post-qualification experience is essential, with 3–5 years post-qualification experience preferred.
• Deep understanding and expertise in UK GAAP, FRS 105 and FRS 102 standards for SMEs.
• Proven end-to-end accounting capability.
• Strong client-facing skills.
• Demonstrated track record in client-facing management and commercial growth.
• Mentorship and coaching capabilities for junior team members.

BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 22 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays.
• Performance-based extra leave days.
• Christmas bonuses based on company profitability.
• Desk setup including a docking station, second monitor and flexible arm.
• Free remote/on-site IT support.
• Medical aid and pension reviewable after probation.
• Notice period is 1 week during probation for employment under 6 months.