Chartered Accountant

SUMMARY:
Belville, Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

CA(SA) with UK Accounting Practice Experience

Location: Bellville, Cape Town
Salary: R70,000 per month
Employment Type: Full-time (UK hours)

Client: UK-Based Accounting Practice

An established UK-based accounting firm is expanding its South African team and seeks a highly skilled CA(SA) or ACCA-qualified Accountant with extensive UK accounting practice experience. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of UK practice experience and at least 6 years of UK tax exposure, including filing tax returns and a strong understanding of the UK tax system.

This role is ideal for someone who has either:

• Worked in an outsourcing firm in South Africa that services UK accounting practices, or

• Been directly employed by a UK accounting firm.

About the Role

You will play a key role in delivering end-to-end accounting and tax services to UK-based clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insight-driven reporting. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with UK accountants and business owners while enjoying the flexibility and supportive culture of a Cape Town-based office.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Conduct financial analysis to provide strategic insights and recommendations to management.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.

• Ensure full UK tax compliance and manage the preparation and filing of UK tax returns.

• Monitor and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.

• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies during audits.

• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets.

• Develop and refine financial policies and procedures.

• Provide financial guidance to internal departments and clients.

• Stay current with UK accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare and maintain accounts using Xero Accounting Software.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA(SA) or ACCA-qualified Accountant (Registered Chartered Accountant South Africa or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

• Degree in Accounting / Finance or a related discipline.

• Minimum 6 years of UK accounting practice experience.

• Minimum 6 years of UK tax experience, including compliance and tax return preparation.

• Experience working in a South African outsourcing firm catering to UK clients, or directly within a UK accounting practice.

• Proven experience servicing multiple SMME clients.

• Xero certification or strong proficiency in Xero and other cloud-based accounting systems.

• Solid understanding of IFRS and UK accounting principles.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Why Join

• Be part of a dynamic, international accounting team with direct UK exposure.

• Competitive salary of R70,000 per month.

• Work with global clients while based in Cape Town.

• Supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment.