VC-backed scale-ups in the UK and US trust us to build teams of offshore Accountants
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As you scale, finance becomes more complex. You need qualified Accountants who can interpret financial data, manage reporting, and guide your growth with big-picture insights. Onshore, this profile is in high demand, and as a result, often expensive.
MDT gives you access to high-performing, qualified Accountants in South Africa. We focus on hiring for attention to detail, capability, and critical thinking - so you can have clarity on your numbers and make better financial decisions, for up to half the cost of onshore hires.
- Together, we define what a strong Accountant looks like for your team
- Align on the profile, priorities, and must-have qualities
- Define a clear hiring roadmap
- We curate a shortlist of the top 0.1% of South African Accountants
- You interview and make final hiring decisions exactly as you would for an onshore hire
- We handle vetting, references, contracts, and onboarding
- You manage priorities and day-to-day direction
- We take care of HR, payroll, and compliance
- Your offshore Accountants work from our incredible Cape Town office
Hiring Accountants onshore is increasingly competitive and expensive. By partnering with us to build teams in South Africa, you gain access to highly capable Accountants who can manage reporting, interpret financial data, and support compliance - with native-level English, strong alignment with UK working hours, and flexibility to support US teams. As a result, you can strengthen your finance function, maintain excellence, and reduce costs by up to 50%.
South Africa has a well-established and globally respected accounting qualification system, with several recognised pathways. The most well-known is CA(SA) (Chartered Accountant), awarded by SAICA. This is broadly comparable to chartered accountant qualifications in the UK (ACA/ACCA) and is widely recognised internationally. Many CA(SA)s go on to work in global finance roles, including in the UK and US. There are also other common qualifications, including:
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) - an international qualification frequently held by South African Accountants and directly recognised in the UK and globally.
- CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) - focused on management accounting, with strong relevance for commercial and strategic finance roles.
- SAIPA (Professional Accountant) - typically more aligned to bookkeeping and general accounting, often supporting SMEs.
Some will be - but we don’t recommend making this a strict requirement. While there are differences in specific tax systems and regulations between countries, the underlying accounting principles are highly transferable. Strong Accountants can quickly adapt to UK or US requirements with minimal training. Prioritising core capability and qualification level over direct experience in a specific jurisdiction typically leads to better hires.
Of course - but we encourage clients to keep an open mind. While we have a strong pool of candidates highly proficient in popular accounting software, we prioritise underlying capability over tool-specific knowledge. Strong finance professionals can transition between systems quickly, and requiring a specific tool often limits access to better candidates.
All hires are covered by The MDT Guarantee. As your partner in building your offshore team, we’re committed to finding you the perfect hire. But if a hire doesn't work out, we'll find an alternative option ASAP.
Tools and software licences are on you - your team uses your systems and software stack. We can assist with hardware if needed, but your offshore hires integrate directly into your existing workflows.
No - your team manages priorities, workflows, and performance. We're responsible for people ops: employment, HR, retention, and on-the-ground support.
Once we begin the process, we typically deliver a curated shortlist of high-quality candidates within two weeks. From there, timelines depend on your interview process.
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