Management Accountant

Kadraa Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading self-storage operator is seeking a Fully Qualified Management Accountant to support its UK-based group of companies while working remotely from South Africa. The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, overseeing UK payroll, and collaborating with operational teams. Candidates should have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications, at least 5 years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently and possesses excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' accounting experience.
• Experience in multi-entity reporting is desirable.
• Experience in asset-heavy businesses advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Full preparation of monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Lead month-end close including accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Provide clear variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate remotely with UK operational teams.
• Oversee UK payroll & VAT compliance.
• Maintain balance sheet control accounts.
• Oversee payables and receivables processes.
• Perform bank reconciliations.

Skills

Fully Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or international equivalent)

Strong Excel and accounting systems experience

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a growing UK-based self-storage operator with multiple locations nationwide and thousands of customers across the country. They form part of a privately owned group with interests in self-storage, property development, and farming. They are seeking a Fully Qualified Management Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or international equivalent) to work remotely from South Africa, supporting their UK-based group of companies. This is a hands‑on, commercially focused role requiring strong technical ability, excellent communication skills, and the discipline to operate effectively in a fully remote environment. You will work closely with UK‑based directors and operational teams, with regular virtual meetings and clear reporting structures.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts & Reporting

• Full preparation of monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) across group entities
• Lead month‑end close including accruals, prepayments and journals
• Provide clear variance analysis and performance commentary
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Prepare end‑of‑crop costings for farming operations
• Deliver structured reporting packs to senior management

Payroll & Compliance (UK)

• Oversee and process UK payroll (experience with UK payroll systems preferred)
• Manage pension contributions, statutory payments and reconciliations
• Ensure VAT returns and statutory submissions are completed accurately and on time

Finance Operations

• Maintain balance sheet control accounts
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Process HP finance agreements
• Prepare and manage payment runs

Business Support

• Collaborate remotely with UK operational teams
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Provide ad‑hoc financial modelling and analysis

Remote Working Requirements

• Based in South Africa with the ability to work UK business hours
• Strong internet connectivity and dedicated home office setup
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Experience supporting UK businesses preferred

Skills / Qualifications

• Fully Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or international equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years' accounting experience
• Strong Excel and accounting systems experience
• Experience in multi‑entity reporting is desirable
• Experience in asset‑heavy businesses advantageous