Management Accountant

GCO Partners; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Management Accountant / Client Manager for a hybrid/remote role based in South Africa. Ideal for a qualified accountant with 3–5 years' experience and knowledge of UK GAAP. You will manage UK SMEs and LLPs, ensuring compliance and providing strategic financial advice. This position offers growth in client management and advisory in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Career growth in client management and advisory

Exposure to UK SMEs across multiple industries

Supportive team culture with remote/hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in a Client Manager / Account Manager role in practice.
• Able to explain financial concepts clearly to business owners.
• Commercial mindset with ability to build and grow client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Act as main point of contact for UK SME and LLP clients.
• Review and oversee work of offshore/junior accountants.
• Advise clients on VAT, personal tax, and corporation tax matters.
• Provide commercial insights regarding dividends, cash flow, and profitability.

Skills

Qualified Accountant: CA(SA), ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, VAT, and LLP structures

3–5 years’ post-qualification experience with UK client exposure

Education

Qualifications in accounting

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Iris

Job description

Management Accountant / Client Manager

Location: Hybrid / Remote (South Africa, working UK hours)

Type: Full-time | Employed by GCO, working with one of our UK partners

At GCO Partners, we connect strong talent with ambitious businesses across the globe. We are hiring a Management Accountant / Client Manager to support one of our UK partners, a fast-growing accounting practice focused on SMEs and LLPs.

This role is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in client-facing environments. You’ll oversee a portfolio of UK clients, review work completed by offshore teams, and provide the insights and strategic advice that help owners make smarter financial decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management accounts in line with UK GAAP.
• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of UK SME and LLP clients.
• Review and oversee the work of offshore/junior accountants, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Advise clients on VAT, personal tax, and corporation tax matters (with support from specialists where required).
• Provide commercial insight, such as advising on dividends, cashflow management, and profitability.
• Maintain organised working papers, reconciliations, and compliance records.
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiencies across the client portfolio.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Accountant: CA(SA), ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent.
• 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally with UK client exposure.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, VAT, and LLP structures.
• Prior experience in a Client Manager / Account Manager role in practice.
• Proficiency with Xero, QuickBooks, and Iris (highly advantageous).
• Strong communication skills – able to explain financial concepts clearly to business owners.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to build and grow client relationships.

Why Join GCO?

• You’ll be employed by GCO Partners, giving you the stability of a local contract with the opportunity to work directly with international clients.
• Gain exposure to UK SMEs and LLPs across multiple industries.
• Remote/hybrid working with a supportive team culture.
• Career growth in client management and advisory.