Management Accountant (Part-time)

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Africa

Job Description


Management Accountant - Part-Time (4 Hours per day)


Remote from South Africa


PERSON SPECIFICATION


You need to be a detailed individual with a passion and dedication for the accuracy of the work that you produce. You will have the drive to progress your career and learn, which will enable you to accomplish the role to the required standard.


OBJECTIVES


To accurately process financial data on a timely basis, making sure the financial accounts of the company are accurate and fully reconciled. To prepare fully reconciled management accounts and work with the finance manager in analyzing these.



REQUIREMENTS


Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a role preparing the monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, posting month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and payroll. (UK & HMRC knowledge will be a huge advantage)


Proficient in all MS Office Packages, especially Excel, which should be at an intermediate level.


Able to use Excel to generate accurate analysis, Excel models, presentations, and reports.


Excellent and confident communicator


Ability to work under tight deadlines whilst under pressure


Ability to use own initiative and be proactive in the course of the role, whilst being able to prioritize
workload



YOUR POSITION


Reporting to and supporting the Finance Manager, your role is to be responsible for the financial data of the group companies. Compiling the day-to-day financial accounts for the business and providing accurate and timely information to stakeholders.


There are currently 11 companies (8 trading) within the group that follow similar accounting processes and deadlines. There are 4 members in the team, who between them manage the day-to-day- day financials, monthly management accounts preparation, and other finance duties for these businesses.


THE ROLE


Management Accounts - monthly


Preparation of the monthly management accounts to trial balance within set deadlines.


Posting all month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and payroll.


Full understanding of the trial balance and each nominal code.


Balance sheet account reconciliations



Management Accounts - monthly


Weekly reconciliation of the interface between the pay and bill system and the Sage accounting system to ensure accurate data in the Sage accounting system.


Sales reconciliations every week to monitor uploads and reconcile to the weekly MI to ensure that all revenue has been accounted for and recorded correctly


Prepare an accurate MI to be distributed to senior management on time Purchase Ledger


Working with the accounts assistants to ensure this process runs smoothly and is fully reconciled.


Control of the purchase ledger process


Review twice monthly payment runs and set up payments in the banking system


Liaison between suppliers and the group as necessary



Other


•Preparation of VAT returns


Preparation of HMRC Intermediary returns


Completion of the Office of National Statistics surveys


Cash flow forecasting


Set up payments in the banking system


Ad hoc duties as required


Pays R20 000 - R25 000 Per month


Full remote, working for a UK-based company (UK experience with HMRC would be a huge advantage)

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