Senior Staff Accountant - UK (REMOTE from South Africa)

We are one of the first all-remote companies with 2,000+ team members utilizing our virtual office called eXp world. This role is work-from-anywhere in South Africa, supporting our UK business during UK business hours.

Who is eXp?

Doing the audacious is part of eXp Realty’s DNA. We are a company that rewards creative minds who can offer bold solutions, where opinions matter, anything is possible and the outcome can be revolutionary. As a global full-service real estate brokerage utilizing a 3-D, fully immersive, cloud office environment, offering 24/7 access to collaborative tools & training, eXp has broken the traditional mold of real estate. We are doing big things.Come join us!

What you will do:

• Support the month-end close for the UK, including preparation of journal entries, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and monthly flux analysis
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for the UK in a timely manner, including supplier and agent payments, invoicing and collections
• Carry out day-to-day finance administration and data processing, including data entry, bank postings, document filing and maintenance of accounting records
• Support UK statutory and tax compliance, including preparation of VAT returns, working with external advisers where required
• Ensure timely responses to client requests and internal queries;
• Support the preparation of financial statements and supporting documentation for audit purposes, and act as a point of contact for auditors and external advisers;
• Handling external and internal queries via email / phone.
• Identify and calculate provisions and exceptions to standard bookings;
• Develop, document and improve business processes, procedures, checklists, and policies
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

How you will make an impact:

• A seasoned professional with a full understanding of accounting practices, applying company policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors. Exercises sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal/external working relationships.
• Works independently with minimal supervision on routine work, receiving general instructions on new projects or assignments.

How you will grab our attention:

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• 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, with 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
• Work collaboratively and communicate often with several internal departments
• Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business grows and changes
• Contributing to the organization in a professional manner with a positive attitude

If you think you’d make a great match for this position but don’t meet all the requirements, we would still encourage you to apply!

What eXp provides:

• Fully remote environment
• Company provided equipment
• Monthly Technology Stipend

EEO Statement:

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, eXp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

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