Management Accountant Assistant

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent finance and accounting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Management Accountant Assistant. In this role, you'll produce management information, support key financial processes, and assist in day-to-day operations. You'll prepare management accounts, contribute to KPI reporting, oversee the purchase ledger, and support client onboarding—all within an inclusive remote working environment. This position offers the opportunity to engage with the UK teams, broadening your professional experience.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a management accounts role or fast-paced finance team.
• Ability to maintain multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly hub management accounts including profit & loss and balance sheets.
• Support the Head of Finance with monthly KPI reporting.
• Oversee the purchase ledger process from invoice approval to payment.
• Assist with onboarding new UK clients and related administrative tasks.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Finance and CFO.

Skills

Management accounts experience

Ability to meet deadlines

Attention to detail

Confident communication

Education

Degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Management Accountant Assistant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Johannesburg

Description

Scrutton Bland, part of the Sumer Group, is a well-established firm of chartered accountants, tax, and business advisers.

We are seeking a Management Accountant Assistant, you’ll be responsible for producing accurate and insightful management information, supporting key finance processes, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the business.

Scrutton Bland values high performance, meaningful impact and personal growth. As a South Africa based professional working remotely, you’ll have the unique opportunity to contribute to international finance and accounting work, collaborate with UK teams, and broaden your professional experience.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts

• Preparation of monthly hub management accounts for review by the Head of Finance which includes profit & loss, balance sheets, prepayments and accruals, along with drafting journals for approval by the Head of Finance.

KPIs & Reporting

• Supporting the Head of Finance with monthly KPI reporting to the UK Hub Support team, this would involve reporting such as headcount, staff utilisation calculations, work in progress (WIP) and debtors

Purchase Ledger Oversight

• Overseeing the purchase ledger process from invoice upload and approval through to payment
• Covering the full purchase ledger function during team absences

Operational & Admin Support

• Assisting with the onboarding of new UK clients (including gatekeeping within Practice Engine, our practice management software)
• Supporting Practice Engine administration which includes updating client detail, staff timesheet administration, and helping staff with day-to-day system queries

Additional Support

• Assisting the Head of Finance and CFO with ad-hoc projects as required

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Demonstrated experience in a management accounts role or working within a fast-paced finance team
• Ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining multiple stakeholder relationships at any given time.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive mindset
• Confident communicator, with the ability to form strong working relationships with UK colleagues via a remote work setting
• A degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance is desirable, but not essential

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but as the heartbeat of our team. Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We prioritise creating an environment where every candidate feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process.

Everyone is unique and we understand that each individual may have distinct needs to showcase their best selves during interviews. Our commitment is to offer personalised support for all