Accountant – Client Portfolio Management

About the role

GCO Partners is a people‑first Talent‑as‑a‑Service firm that connects professionals with global opportunities while keeping them local. We are seeking a hands‑on Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients, own the monthly accounting cycle across multiple entities, and deliver accurate financial reporting in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, meeting tight deadlines.
• Process bank transactions and post journals as required.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Execute month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and other statutory filings.
• Draft financial statements and maintain supporting schedules.
• Extract supporting information from relevant systems and portals.
• Balance multiple client deadlines while ensuring accuracy and quality.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an accounting practice.
• Strong hands‑on accounting experience across multiple clients or entities.
• Exposure to management accounts, VAT, PAYE, reconciliations, and financial statement drafting.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive working style.
• SAIPA or CIMA pathway exposure is an advantage.

Required skills

• Xero
• QuickBooks
• Excel
• CaseWare
• CCH