Accounting Manager

• Own and manage a portfolio of approximately 300 UK small business clients, growing to around 500 through 2027
• Ensure client work is filed on time and accurately
• Deliver year-end accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns and confirmation statements
• Review and sign off the team’s work
• Coach accountants to produce accurate work on the first attempt
• Prepare management accounts and explain financial results to clients
• Take client calls to explain accounts and their business implications
• Proactively chase clients when delays threaten deadlines and explain consequences
• Maintain accurate client records and workflow data
• Collaborate with Product, Tech, Sales, Support and Onboarding to resolve problems
• Use and help shape AI tools integrated into products and workflows
• Deliver outcomes including no missed statutory deadlines, at least 97% client satisfaction, fewer review rounds and accurate portfolio workflow data
• Report to leadership based in the UK office

• Fully qualified member of ACCA, ICAEW (ACA) or ICAS (CA) is required
• At least 5 years in UK accounting practice, including at least 2 running your own portfolio of 150 or more SME clients
• Expert knowledge of UK statutory accounts (FRS 102 and 105) for private limited companies
• Strong knowledge of corporation tax and VAT for private limited companies, including preparing and reviewing corporation tax and VAT returns
• Experience preparing management accounts and explaining them to business owners in plain terms
• Experience reviewing and managing a team’s work, including people working remotely or offshore
• Confident with Xero or a similar cloud accounting package
• Based in South Africa with legal working rights
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with teams in other countries
• Ability to influence Product, Tech, Sales and Support without direct authority
• Commitment to process, accurate records and compliance
• Openness to using AI tools
• Consent to required background screening

• Work from home
• Flexible start and finish times to accommodate family or other needs
• Fully remote from anywhere in the world for 1 month each year
• Competitive market salaries
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules
• Employee share ownership plan for eligible staff
• Internal and external training programmes
• Responsibility and autonomy
• AI-focused professional development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• B Corp-certified employer