Job Description
About LedgerPlus Accounting
At LedgerPlus Accounting, we specialise in providing tailored accounting and finance services to SMEs and startups across the UK. From core accounting tasks to strategic financial advisory, our mission is to empower our clients with insights and solutions that drive their success. As a growing firm, we value innovation, efficiency, and building lasting relationships with our clients.
Why join LedgerPlus Accounting?
- Access to a dynamic portfolio of UK-based clients, offering unique challenges and growth opportunities.
- A flexible work environment, with the choice to work remotely or from an office in Cape Town or Johannesburg.
- Competitive pay and performance-related incentives, including the potential for equity over time.
- A clear path to take on people management responsibilities as the team grows.
Role Overview
As Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in the continued growth of LedgerPlus Accounting. Reporting directly to the Co-Founder, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients and help set the standard for service delivery across the firm. This is a step up from our Financial Accountant role - suited to someone ready to work with more autonomy, take on greater responsibility, and contribute strategically. As the team grows, there is a clear opportunity for this role to evolve into a people management position.
Key Responsibilities
Client Management & Advisory
- Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of UK-based SME and startup clients.
- Provide high-quality financial insights, advisory, and strategic guidance tailored to each client.
- Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements and management accounts.
- Support clients with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Technical Accounting
- Oversee end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting processes using Xero.
- Review and sign off on bank reconciliations and balance sheet items prepared by junior team members.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable workflows across the client portfolio.
Team & Culture
- Act as a senior point of reference within the team, setting a high standard for quality and professionalism.
- Support the onboarding and development of junior staff as the team expands.
- Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture where best practices are shared and maintained.
Process & Efficiency
- Drive process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for automation and workflow optimisation.
- Leverage tools such as Dext, Telleroo, and BrightPay to streamline operations.
- Collaborate with the Co-Founder to develop scalable internal processes as the firm grows.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Prior experience working in an accounting role for a UK-based business (practice or industry).
- Strong, hands-on experience with Xero - this is non-negotiable.
- Prior experience managing or supervising people - desirable but not essential; ambition to do so is key.
- Solid technical accounting knowledge, including preparation and review of financial statements.
Preferred
- A recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent.
- Experience with Dext, Telleroo, BrightPay, or similar cloud accounting tools.
- Background in an SME-focused practice environment.
Soft Skills
- Strong communicator - able to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple client deadlines simultaneously.
- Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- A natural mentor who takes pride in developing those around them.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, reflective of experience, skills, and seniority.
- Performance-related incentives
- 20 days annual leave
- Flexibility to work remotely or from an office in Cape Town or Johannesburg.
- A genuine opportunity to shape the future of a growing, UK-focused accounting firm.
- A clear pathway to a senior leadership role, including people management, as the firm scales.