Senior Staff Accountant

AGNT

. Support the UK month-end close, including journal entries, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly flux analysis .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UK month-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations, while ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and VAT regulations. Proficient in financial administration, data processing, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

UK Month-End CloseUK GAAP (FRS 102)VAT Returns PreparationMicrosoft ExcelAccounting Qualification Progress

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccrualsBalance Sheet ReconciliationFinancial Statement PreparationAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableFlux AnalysisData EntryTax ComplianceGL Close Process

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative WorkAdaptabilityPositive Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

CA(SA)ACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

UK Business SupportFinancial AdministrationOperational UnderstandingAudit DocumentationDocument Filing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the UK month-end close, including journal entries, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly flux analysis
Process UK accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including supplier and agent payments, invoicing, and collections
Perform day-to-day finance administration and data processing, including data entry, bank postings, document filing, and accounting-record maintenance
Support UK statutory and tax compliance, including preparation of VAT returns and collaboration with external advisers
Respond to client requests and internal queries via email and phone
Support preparation of financial statements and audit documentation
Act as a point of contact for auditors and external advisers
Identify and calculate provisions and exceptions to standard bookings
Develop, document, and improve business processes, procedures, checklists, and policies
Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in business, majoring in Accounting, Finance or a related field
A professional accounting qualification, or progress towards one (e.g. CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA), is an advantage
5+ years of combined experience in accounting and GL close process, including hands-on involvement in month-end close
Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, is mandatory
Strong understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and UK VAT
Solid financial/operational understanding
US GAAP is a plus
Previous experience supporting a UK business is highly valued
Highly developed knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel
Comfortable combining hands-on administration and transactional processing with higher-level month-end close support
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate often with several internal departments
Ability to adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business grows and changes
Contribute to the organization in a professional manner with a positive attitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote environment
Company provided equipment
Monthly Technology Stipend
24/7 access to collaborative tools & training
Equal Opportunity Employer and inclusive, supportive work environment