Audit & Accounts Senior

Streets LLP; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior based in South Africa. The role involves leading audit engagements and preparing financial statements, requiring a qualified accountant with audit experience. Benefits include a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Fully remote work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in an audit-focused role within a practice environment.
• Ability to lead audits independently and manage small teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Prepare and review financial statements under relevant frameworks.
• Engage directly with clients, ensuring timely delivery and high standards.

Skills

Audit experience

Accounts preparation

UK GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified or nearly qualified accountant (SAICA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

QuickBooks

Dext

Job description

Audit & Accounts Senior (Remote – South Africa Based)

At Streets Chartered Accountants, we provide tailored audit, accounting, and advisory services through a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team. As we continue to expand our global remote capability, we are seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to join us. This role includes leading audit engagements, supporting accounts preparation, and contributing to corporate tax compliance where relevant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit engagements from planning through completion, including risk assessment, fieldwork, review of financial statements, and preparation of audit files.
• Undertake all elements of audit work, providing operational leadership to small audit teams where required.
• Prepare and review financial statements under IFRS, FRS 102, UK GAAP, and relevant regulatory frameworks (approx. 20% allocation, though may vary depending on portfolio needs).
• Assist with the preparation of accounts for a mixed portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK accounting standards.
• Support basic corporate tax compliance, including drafting tax computations and assisting with client queries (experience preferred but not essential).
• Engage directly with clients, ensuring clear communication, timely delivery, and a high standard of professional service.
• Contribute to the enhancement of internal processes, audit methodology, and quality control procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified or nearly qualified accountant (SAICA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Recent and proven experience in an audit-focused role within a practice environment — audit experience is essential.Exposure to accounts preparation and/or corporate tax work is highly beneficial and preferred, but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102, and UK GAAP.
• Ability to lead audits independently, manage small teams, and deliver high-quality work within deadlines in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication skills for effective client and team interactions.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience with audit and accounting software such as CaseWare, CCH, SAPA, QuickBooks, Inflo, or Dext is advantageous.
• Understanding of UK accounting and tax rules is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience) and benefits.
• A broad and varied client portfolio with exposure to audit, accounts, and tax.
• Clear opportunities for career development within a growing firm.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and fully remote work environment.
• The chance to support Streets’ strategic growth as we work towards becoming a Top 20 UK practice through organic expansion and targeted acquisitions.

Apply Now

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team and build your career across audit, accounts, and tax within an ambitious UK practice.