Part-Time Accountant | Remote (South Africa) | Permanent …, Johannesburg

Own the full finance function for a growing international business. Work independently while partnering closely with Directors to drive clarity and control.

This is a hands-on role supporting a UK-based multi-company group in the self-storage sector. You will take responsibility for end-to-end finance operations across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The environment is fast-paced and fully remote, requiring a confident, self-directed professional who can manage competing priorities and deliver consistent, high-quality outputs.

You will oversee daily bookkeeping, month-end close, VAT and payroll, cashflow management, and financial reporting. The role also includes direct liaison with HMRC, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing meaningful insights to support decision-making at Director level.

Our client is an established UK-based group operating across multiple sites, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, digital systems, and sustainable growth. The business values accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement, and offers a flexible, results-driven working environment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple companies using cloud-based systems
• Process invoices, payments, and reconciliations with complete accuracy
• Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow
• Handle VAT submissions, payroll processing, and HMRC correspondence
• Maintain intercompany accounts, fixed asset registers, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage cashflow forecasting and weekly updates
• Oversee supplier payments, credit card expenses, and financial controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
• Identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities across the business

What You Bring

• Strong hands-on experience with Xero and OCR tools such as Hubdoc
• Proven experience working with UK companies and accounting standards
• Confidence in dealing directly with HMRC on VAT, payroll, and compliance matters
• Accounting qualification or at least 5 years in a senior bookkeeping or management accounting role
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets capability
• Experience managing multi-entity or group structures
• High attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
• Clear communication skills and a proactive mindset

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, up-to-date financial records across all entities
• Timely and reliable monthly reporting with meaningful insights
• Strong compliance with UK regulatory requirements
• Efficient, well-controlled finance processes
• Clear communication with Directors and stakeholders
• Continuous improvements in systems, cost management, and reporting quality