
Management Accountant / Finance Manager, CIMA Qualified, 3–6 years PQE
Remote Choice
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: South Africa
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About the role
- Manage the end-to-end accounting function for UK SME clients
- Ensure compliance with UK GAAP (FRS 105, FRS 102 Section 1A, and full FRS 102 as applicable)
- Prepare management accounts and monthly reporting packs
- Deliver statutory compliance submissions and VAT returns
- Provide Fractional CFO (FCFO) services including: Cash flow analysis, Forecasting, Performance insights for business leaders
- Liaise with UK auditors and tax advisors to ensure regulatory compliance
- Drive improvements to reduce month-end close timelines
- Conduct quality reviews of accounts prepared by the production team
- Provide structured feedback and ensure technical accuracy
- Support the Production Manager in monthly management meetings
- Assist with planning Work in Progress (WIP) for the following four weeks
- Monitor deadlines and workflow planning
- Maintain and develop CRM dashboards tracking WIP and upcoming deadlines
- Support the onboarding team with initial client assessments
- Provide insights and action plans for delivery teams
- Ensure deadlines and compliance requirements are clearly communicated
Requirements
- CIMA Qualified (or equivalent)
- 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience in the UK market
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102 / FRS 105)
- Experience working with UK SMEs
- Tech-savvy with experience using cloud accounting systems and CRM tools
- Strong communication skills with a client-friendly, professional approach
- Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement
- Commitment to continuous professional development (e.g., Tolley, UK tax updates, innovation programmes)
Benefits
- Strategic, high-impact role
- Exposure to SME finance leadership
- Opportunity to influence systems and processes
- Growing and forward-thinking environment
- Competitive contract rate
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
UK GAAPFRS 105FRS 102management accountsstatutory complianceVAT returnscash flow analysisforecastingperformance insightsquality reviews
Soft Skills
strong communication skillsclient-friendly approachproactive mindsetfocus on process improvementstructured feedbackorganizational skillsworkflow planningteam supportdeadline managementinsight generation
Certifications
CIMA Qualified