Senior Accounting Operations Manager

1 month ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Arvo Full time

**About Arvo**

Arvo is a UK-based accounting practice that specializes in providing tailored compliance and advisory financial solutions to clients in the home improvement and fenestration industry.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Accounting Operations Manager to join our remote team based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Role Overview

The Senior Accounting Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our accounting practice, ensuring the smooth delivery of all accounting services to our clients. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring significant experience in practice management, strong technical accounting knowledge, and a proactive approach to improving operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership & Management
  • Supervise and mentor the existing Cape Town team, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
  • Oversee team performance, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for technical accounting queries from the team.
  • Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews to ensure continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Practice Operations & Client Service
  • Manage the production and review of statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, payroll, VAT returns, and management accounts.
  • Oversee the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for clients.
  • Ensure timely Companies House filings and interactions with HMRC.
  • Lead client onboarding processes, ensuring AML checks are completed and new clients are set up correctly.
  • Maintain high standards of service delivery, ensuring all client work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with UK accounting regulations.
  • Practice Management & Efficiency
  • Take responsibility for the practice management software (Engager.app), ensuring it is set up and maintained for optimal efficiency.
  • Streamline workflows and processes, implementing best practices to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
  • Monitor client deadlines and workload distribution using the practice management system, ensuring no deadlines are missed.
  • Technical Expertise & Continuous Improvement
  • Provide technical accounting support to the team, keeping up to date with changes in UK accounting standards and regulations.
  • Lead training sessions for the team on technical topics and software updates.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements in the UK.
  • Review and improve existing processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Fully qualified accountant (CA, SA).
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in an accounting practice, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge.
  • Proven track record of managing a team and delivering high-quality client services.
  • Experience with practice management software (Engager.app or similar), accounting software (Xero - essential), Microsoft Office and cloud-based tools.
  • High attention to detail, with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: R1,200,000 - R1,500,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Flexible working hours (09h00-18h00) with some overlap required for meetings with the UK team.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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