Management Accountant

Description:

About Our Client:
Our client is a rapidly growing UK-based organisation with a strong international presence. They partner with some of the world’s leading brands and operate in a high-energy, collaborative environment. With an office based in Century City, Cape Town, they offer ambitious professionals the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and globally connected team.
Job Description:
Our client is looking for a Management Accountant to join their finance function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and has hands-on experience in financial reporting, analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.
Preparing monthly P&L and identifying/investigating variances.

The accounts payable function.

Collate and process staff expenses.

Bank reconciliations (including credit cards).

Maintain balance sheet control accounts including accruals and prepayments.

Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts.

Collaborate with internal departments to produce monthly reports.

Prepare and submit UK and International VAT/HST/GST returns.

Assist with the annual audit and year-end close.

Assist in the production of statutory accounts.

Requirements:

Previous experience of preparing accurate and timely management accounts.

Experience working in a recruitment agency or a high-growth software/SaaS business.

Experience working for a UK-based company or knowledge of UK compliance and International tax and accounting policies and procedures.

Strong reconciliation skills and dealing with large data sets.

Comfortable liaising with internal/external stakeholders and senior management.

Advanced Excel skills and proficient with accounting packages.

Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Strong team player. Marginal Reports