About the position
CA(SA) with UK Accounting Practice Experience
Location: Belville, Cape Town
Salary: R70,000 per month
Employment Type: Full-time UK hours
Client: UK-Based Accounting Practice
Are you a CA(SA) with UK working experience and a passion for working with SMMEs?
An established UK-based accounting firm is expanding its South African team and seeks a qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) with strong Xero accounting experience and a solid background in servicing small to medium-sized businesses.
About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering end-to-end accounting services to UK-based clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insight-driven reporting. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with UK accountants and business owners, while enjoying the flexibility and culture of a Cape Town-based office.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Conduct financial analysis to provide strategic insights and recommendations to management.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and prepare returns.
- Monitor and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
- Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies during audits.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets.
- Develop and refine financial policies and procedures.
- Provide financial guidance to internal departments and clients.
- Stay current with UK accounting standards and regulations.
- Prepare and maintain accounts using Xero Accounting Software.
Qualifications & Experience
- CA(SA) qualification (Registered Chartered Accountant South Africa).
- Degree in Accounting / Finance or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years total experience in accounting or finance.
- At least 3 years working within an Accounting Practice, servicing multiple SMME clients.
- Proven UK working experience (within practice or client servicing environment).
- Xero certification or demonstrated proficiency in Xero.
- Strong understanding of IFRS and UK accounting principles.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Why Join
- Be part of a dynamic international accounting team.
- Competitive salary of R70,000 per month.
- Exposure to UK-based clients and international accounting standards.
- Collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Desired Skills:
- CA(SA) qualification (Registered Chartered Accountant South Africa).
- Degree in Accounting / Finance or related
- Minimum 5 years total experience in accounting or finance.
- 3 years working within an Accounting Practice
- servicing multiple SMME clients
- Proven UK working experience
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