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Why youll love this role
If you enjoy variety, ownership and speaking directly with founders, this is for you. You will be the go-to finance partner for a handful of UK SMEs, closing month-end, shaping processes in Xero, and turning numbers into decisions. Expect real influence, supportive teammates, and clear growth into senior or lead.
What youll do
Own month-end for a small portfolio: AR, AP, bank and currency reconciliations, journals, prepayments, fixed assets
Produce management packs with commentary, KPIs and cash flow insights clients actually read
Run UK VAT (MTD) end to end and liaise with HMRC or payroll where needed
Improve how clients work: streamline in Xero, introduce tools like Dext, ApprovalMax, Chaser, and document simple, scalable processes
Partner with founders and FDs, flag issues early, celebrate wins, and advise on next steps
Youre a great fit if you have
Hands-on experience servicing UK clients in outsourced or managed accounting, or management accounting
Advanced Xero skills: bank rules, fixed assets, multi-entity, plus strong Excel or Google Sheets
Solid UK VAT knowledge: MTD submissions, reconciliations, error corrections
Reporting under FRS 102, or IFRS with a fast ramp to FRS 102
A relevant qualification: SAIPA (PA(SA)), AGA(SA), CA(SA) or ACCA or ACA
Nice to have
CIS or Domestic Reverse Charge exposure
Migrations from Sage or QuickBooks to Xero
Experience with Dext, ApprovalMax, Chaser
Whats in it for you
Real impact: own outcomes for clients, not just tasks
Career growth: a clear path to Senior or Lead in a growing outsourced finance team
Modern toolkit: cloud-first stack with an automation mindset
Work-life balance: fully remote in South Africa with predictable SA and UK hours
Learning culture: peer reviews, playbooks, and practical training on UK nuances such as FRS 102 and VAT edge cases