Remote Accounting Senior (SA) - VAT & Year-End Prep

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK professional services firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Senior to join their team remotely from South Africa. The role involves preparing working papers, managing VAT returns, and assisting with statutory accounts for various entities. Ideal candidates will be Qualified Professional Accountants (SA) with 1-3 years of experience and strong expertise in bookkeeping and accounting software. This position offers a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years of post-article experience.
• Experience preparing accounts for a range of entity types.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare working papers and year-end accounts for sole traders.
• Process payments, invoices, income, and receipts.
• Prepare VAT returns, including complex cases.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation.
• Undertake project work requiring IT and technical expertise.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries.
• Support senior team members with ad hoc assignments.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT

Accounts preparation

Xero

Dext

Excel

IT skills

Systems improvement

Education

Qualified Professional Accountant (SA)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

A well-established UK professional services firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Senior to join their team remotely from South Africa. The role involves preparing working papers, managing VAT returns, and assisting with statutory accounts for various entities. Ideal candidates will be Qualified Professional Accountants (SA) with 1-3 years of experience and strong expertise in bookkeeping and accounting software. This position offers a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth.