Senior Accountant (UK Exp)

Why youll love this role If you enjoy variety, ownership and speaking directly with founders, this is for you. You will be the go-to finance partner for a handful of UK SMEs, closing month-end, shaping processes in Xero, and turning numbers into decisions. Expect real influence, supportive teammates, and clear growth into senior or lead. What youll do Own month-end for a small portfolio: AR, AP, bank and currency reconciliations, journals, prepayments, fixed assets Produce management packs with commentary, KPIs and cash flow insights clients actually read Run UK VAT (MTD) end to end and liaise with HMRC or payroll where needed Improve how clients work: streamline in Xero, introduce tools like Dext, ApprovalMax, Chaser, and document simple, scalable processes Partner with founders and FDs, flag issues early, celebrate wins, and advise on next steps Youre a great fit if you have Hands-on experience servicing UK clients in outsourced or managed accounting, or management accounting Advanced Xero skills: bank rules, fixed assets, multi-entity, plus strong Excel or Google Sheets Solid UK VAT knowledge: MTD submissions, reconciliations, error corrections Reporting under FRS 102, or IFRS with a fast ramp to FRS 102 A relevant qualification: SAIPA (PA(SA)), AGA(SA), CA(SA) or ACCA or ACA Nice to have CIS or Domestic Reverse Charge exposure Migrations from Sage or QuickBooks to Xero Experience with Dext, ApprovalMax, Chaser Whats in it for you Real impact: own outcomes for clients, not just tasks Career growth: a clear path to Senior or Lead in a growing outsourced finance team Modern toolkit: cloud-first stack with an automation mindset Work-life balance: fully remote in South Africa with predictable SA and UK hours Learning culture: peer reviews, playbooks, and practical training on UK nuances such as FRS 102 and VAT edge cases