Senior Financial Accountant

Remote Recruitment

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South Africa remote Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted June 16, 2026 Last posted June 16, 2026
Job description

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Senior Financial Accountant to take ownership of financial reporting and controls for a UK-based business. Fully remote from South Africa, you'll produce accurate financial statements, lead audit preparation, and ensure robust financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with UK GAAP or IFRS
  • Lead the year-end close and coordinate with external auditors
  • Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly
  • Support the CFO with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting

What You'll Need

  • ACCA, CIMA, or CA(SA) qualification
  • 5+ years of financial accounting experience, ideally in a UK-facing role
  • Strong knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS reporting standards
  • Advanced Excel and experience with accounting systems such as Xero, NetSuite, or Sage
  • Reliable fibre internet and a professional home workspace

What's on Offer

  • Salary: R33,000 per month
  • Full-time, permanent remote position
  • Working hours: 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST)
  • Equipment provided | 20 days paid leave

Remote Recruitment welcomes all applicants. Apply today to take your accounting career to an international level.

About this role

Summary

Manage financial reporting, controls, and audit coordination for UK-based business remotely.

Job title

Senior Financial Accountant

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Remote from South Africa, fully remote work allowed.

Salary

$396k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ACCACIMACA(SA)financial accountingUK GAAPIFRSExcelaccounting systems

Preferred skills

XeroNetSuiteSagefinancial analysis

Specializations

financial reportingUK GAAPIFRSauditfinancial controls
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

South Africa

Remote Country