Audit & Accounts Senior
About this role
Location: South Africa - Remote
About the Role
Streets Accountantsis looking for a qualified and experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join our UK team.
This is a key senior-level role for someone with strong external audit experience, ideally combined with accounts preparation and corporation tax experience. You will manage audit assignments from planning through to completion, work directly with clients and contribute across audit, accounts and tax.
Accounts and corporation tax experience is highly desirable, but training can be provided for the right candidate. Strong external audit experience is the core requirement.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, manage and complete external audit assignments from planning through to completion.
Prepare and review audit working papers, financial statements and supporting schedules.
Identify audit risks and perform appropriate audit procedures.
Liaise directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and ensure assignments remain on track.
Prepare and/or review year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
Assist with corporation tax computations and returns.
Ensure work complies with relevant UK accounting, auditing and tax requirements.
Manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively.
Review work and provide guidance to junior team members where required.
Work collaboratively with UK-based audit, accounts and tax teams.
Contribute to audit planning and the smooth delivery of assignments during busy periods.
Essential Requirements
Professionally qualified accountant (e.g. CA(SA), ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with strong external audit experience.
Previous experience operating at Senior level, with the ability to take ownership of assignments.
Strong understanding of audit planning, testing and completion.
Experience preparing and/or reviewing financial statements.
Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills.
Desirable Experience
UK accounting practice or UK client experience.
Knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards.
Year-end accounts preparation.
Corporation tax computations and returns.
Experience working with SME and owner-managed business clients.
Experience across audit, accounts and tax within practice.
Experience reviewing or mentoring junior staff.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a qualified Audit Senior with strong external audit experience who can take ownership of assignments and make an immediate contribution to the team.
Experience across accounts preparation and corporation tax would be highly advantageous.
The successful candidate will be technically strong, organised and commercially aware, with the confidence to manage their own workload, meet deadlines and build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
Why Join Streets Accountants?
Work remotely from South Africa with an established UK accountancy practice.
Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of UK clients.
Work across audit, accounts and tax.
Develop your UK practice and technical experience.
Join a collaborative team with opportunities for professional development.
Receive structured support as you transition into our systems and procedures ahead of the busy season.
If you are a qualified accountant with strong external audit experience and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you.
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