Financial Reporting / Accounts Preparation Senior

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Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Prepare year-end accounts for UK clients (limited companies, sole traders, partnerships) under FRS 102/UK GAAP; manage bookkeeping and trial balance reviews; reconcile balance sheet accounts; assist audit file prep; liaise with UK colleagues; meet deadlines; support junior staff and contribute to process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
We’re hiring a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Preparation Accountant to support a leading UK accountancy firm from our vibrant offices in Stellenbosch. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a global team, preparing year-end accounts and supporting financial reporting requirements for a diverse UK client base.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare year-end accounts for UK-based limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships in line with FRS 102 and UK GAAP.

  • Manage bookkeeping and trial balance review as part of the accounts prep process.

  • Assist with audit file preparation where required.

  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets, debtors, creditors, and bank accounts.

  • Liaise directly with UK colleagues to ensure queries are resolved promptly and accurately.

  • Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within deadline.

  • Support junior team members, where relevant, and contribute to internal process improvements.



RequirementsRequired Qualifications & Experience
  • ACCA (part-qualified or qualified) or CA(SA) designation (or in final stages) or CIMA qualified.

  • Minimum 1–3 years of experience in an accounts preparation or financial accounting role, preferably within a UK accounting environment or servicing UK clients.

  • Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and UK GAAP (experience applying these is advantageous).

  • Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or CaseWare is a plus.

Key Skills & Attributes
  • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal – to collaborate effectively with UK-based stakeholders.

  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

  • Ability to manage multiple client files and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently.

  • High level of integrity and commitment to quality.



Benefits
  • Be part of a fast-growing, international team with a strong UK footprint.

  • Work closely with experienced UK professionals and expand your knowledge of international accounting standards.

  • Gain exposure to a diverse range of industries and clients.

  • Located in a collaborative and dynamic office environment in Stellenbosch.



  • Skills Required

    • ACCA (part-qualified or qualified) or CA(SA) or CIMA qualified
    • 1-3 years experience in accounts preparation or financial accounting
    • Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and UK GAAP
    • Familiarity with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or CaseWare
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving
    • Ability to manage multiple client files and meet deadlines
    • Team-oriented with ability to work independently; high integrity and commitment to quality
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    The Company
    HQ: Bristol
    512 Employees
    Year Founded: 1992

    What We Do

    TC Group | 0330 088 7111 | http://www.tc-group.com TC Group is a highly innovative, leading edge firm of accountants and professional advisers. Officially one of the fastest growing Top 30 UK firms with offices across the South West, South East, London, Midlands and the North, we are the first to offer a full range of complementary professional services in the areas of financial planning, legal and HR. We are also at the forefront of technology, having won Xero’s Emerging Partner of the Year, and shortlisted for Large Partner of the Year awards in recent years. Our unrivalled levels of knowledge and experience, combined with a genuinely unique service offering, allow us to provide clients and the wider public with the highest level of quality, bespoke business solutions.

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