Job Description

Role Overview

As our first external hire, the Financial Accountant will play a critical role in supporting LedgerPlus Accounting's growth. Reporting directly to the Co-Founder, you will:


Act as a trusted advisor to our clients, delivering exceptional accounting services and financial insights. Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging automation tools to drive efficiency. Work closely with SMEs and startups to provide actionable advisory services tailored to their needs. Collaborate with the Co-Founder to shape and refine internal processes, ensuring best-in-class service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting Tasks

: + Perform end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting using Xero.
+ Prepare and review financial statements and management accounts.
+ Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet items.
+ Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.

Client-Facing Responsibilities

: + Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as their go-to financial advisor.
+ Assist clients with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
+ Provide guidance on best practices for financial management.

Process Optimization

: + Leverage tools such as Dext, Telleroo, and BrightPay to streamline workflows.
+ Identify opportunities for automation and implement solutions to improve efficiency.

Advisory

: + Provide ad-hoc advisory support tailored to client needs.
+ Collaborate with the Co-Founder to deliver strategic insights and recommendations for client businesses.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Professional Qualifications

: + A recognized finance qualification such as CIMA or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

: + Mid-level experience, with a few years in industry or practice.
+ Strong proficiency in Xero is essential; experience with tools such as Dext, Telleroo, Nest pensions, HMRC, and BrightPay is a plus.

Soft Skills

: + Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
+ Proactive, diligent, and highly organized.
+ A friendly and approachable personality that builds trust with clients.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, reflective of experience and skills. Performance-related incentives, with the potential for equity over time. Flexibility to work remotely or from an office in Cape Town or Johannesburg. * The opportunity to work with a growing UK-focused accounting firm and contribute directly to its success.