Remote UK Accounting Manager - Quality & Training

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to take ownership of quality control, staff development and accounting standards across its accounts production function. The role is remote from South Africa, reporting to the Operations Manager and focusing on UK client work.

You will review high volumes of UK limited company accounts, VAT returns and personal tax returns, ensuring accuracy before client submission, while acting as a technical resource for

Qualifications

• Qualified Professional Accountant (SA) or AGA (SA) or in-progress CIMA.
• At least two years’ experience in a UK accounting firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounts and tax processes (FRS 102/FRS 105, corporation tax, directors' loan accounts, dividends).

Responsibilities

• Review high volumes of UK limited company accounts, VAT returns and personal tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance before client submission.
• Analyse trial balances, reconciliations, working papers and financial statements, ensuring compliance with FRS 102, FRS 105 and HMRC requirements.
• Process or oversee accounting adjustments, including journals, VAT corrections, directors' loan accounts, dividends, fixed assets, accruals and prepayments.
• Provide structured feedback to junior accountants, deliver technical training sessions and develop practical training resources to improve accuracy.
• Support Account Managers with complex UK accounting and tax queries, researching legislation and providing practical recommendations.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and risks, and suggest improvements to accounting structures for owner-managed businesses.
• Identify recurring errors and implement improvements to review procedures, checklists and training materials to strengthen quality.

Education

Qualified Professional Accountant (SA)

AGA (SA)

CIMA in progress

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Advanced Excel

UK accounts software

TaxCalc

Job description

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to take ownership of quality control, staff development and accounting standards across its accounts production function. The role is remote from South Africa, reporting to the Operations Manager and focusing on UK client work.

You will review high volumes of UK limited company accounts, VAT returns and personal tax returns, ensuring accuracy before client submission, while acting as a technical resource for