Management Accountant

Management Accountant (Remote contract, SA-based) We are a digitally native, direct-to-consumer baby and toddler clothing brand established and headquartered in London. We exist to inspire parents to raise kinder generations so together we can give babies a softer & stronger start. We are a hard-working and close-knit team dedicated to creating quality products and a brand loved by parents, globally. For a young emerging brand, we have achieved significant critical acclaim and global recognition, partly fuelled by celebrity endorsements such as Kim Kardashian and other influencers, as well as winning multiple awards incl. Best Baby Brand (2018, 2019, 2020), Most Eco-Friendly Brand (2020, 2021, 2022), The Queen's Awards for Enterprise (2022), Can’t Live Without Parenting Product (2021, 2023), Made for Mum (2024), Best Sleepwear Brand, My Baba Awards (2025). The Role This is a hands-on role at the core of the finance function. You’ll play a critical part in delivering accurate month-end reporting while ensuring our day-to-day financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll work closely with the wider finance team and operational stakeholders, helping to maintain strong financial controls and high standards of accuracy across all processes. Key Responsibilities: 1. Month-End Reporting Support and deliver key elements of the month-end close process Prepare revenue reconciliation journals across all key sales channels and customer accounts Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments Complete balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and integrity Perform bank reconciliations across all accounts Assist in producing monthly management accounts and supporting schedules Continuously improve the speed and accuracy of the close process 2. Wholesale Invoicing & Accounts Receivable Own the wholesale invoicing process, ensuring invoices are raised accurately and on time Manage the Accounts Receivable ledger, including cash allocation and reconciliations Monitor aged debt and support credit control activities Resolve customer queries promptly and professionally 3. Accounts Payable & Payment Runs Review and process supplier invoices accurately in Xero Respond to and resolve supplier queries efficiently Prepare and create weekly/monthly payment runs for approval Ensure appropriate documentation and approval controls are followed 4. Bookkeeping & Financial Systems Maintain accurate financial records within Xero Ensure transactions are correctly coded and posted in a timely manner Maintain strong documentation and audit trails across all processes Support system improvements and process automation initiatives where possible 5. MOSS & Compliance Support Review and code all supplier invoices posted through our spend management system (MOSS) Manage and reconcile MOSS credit card transactions Assist with VAT and other compliance-related reporting as required 6. Banking & Reconciliations Perform daily/weekly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly Support cash flow visibility through accurate and up-to-date records RequirementsWhat We’re Looking For: Great finance professionals come in many forms, but to succeed in this role you will likely bring: Experience in a similar Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant role Strong working knowledge of Xero (or similar accounting software) Experience managing both AR and AP processes Confidence owning key parts of the month-end process You are: Highly organised with strong attention to detail Proactive and able to manage multiple priorities Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team Curious and keen to improve processes rather than just maintain them Confident communicating with internal teams, suppliers and customers Reliable, people trust your numbers Skills & Experience That Would Be a Bonus: Experience in a stock-holding or product-based business Experience with wholesale customers and invoicing processes Exposure to multi-entity or international operations Experience improving processes or introducing automation BenefitsRemote working and flexible working hours Opportunity to work alongside a talented and passionate team Be part of an award-winning baby and toddler sleepwear brand Join our growing team based in South Africa Originally posted on Himalayas