Senior Accountant

Gco Partners; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A growing UK advisory firm is seeking a knowledgeable Talent Acquisition Specialist to support mid-sized and international businesses. This role requires a qualified or part-qualified accountant who excels in client interaction and problem-solving. You will prepare accounts under UK GAAP, mentor junior accountants, and have the opportunity to gain invaluable exposure to UK standards while working in a flexible and tech-enabled environment.

Benefits

Supportive and flexible culture

Exposure to UK accounting

Qualifications

• 2 - 4+ years in practice or outsourced accounting environment.
• Familiar with UK GAAP.
• Experience in Caseware, Xero, or similar tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare company and group accounts under UK GAAP.
• Partner with clients to deliver advisory-led accounting and reporting solutions.
• Review financials, spot improvement opportunities, and support audit teams.
• Mentor junior accountants.

Skills

Client interaction

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Proactive and reliable

Education

Studying towards or qualified ACA / ACCA / CA(SA)

Tools

Caseware

Xero

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist at GCO Partners | Talent-as-a-Service (TaaS) that builds operating capacity to grow your business.

Accounts Senior / Outsourced Accountant UK Mid-Tier Advisory Firm

Opportunity Snapshot

Join a growing UK advisory and accounting practice supporting mid-sized and international businesses.

This role suits a qualified or part-qualified accountant who enjoys client interaction, thrives on problem-solving, and wants exposure to UK GAAP, IFRS, and consolidated reporting.

What You'll Do

• Prepare company and group accounts under UK GAAP (some IFRS exposure).
• Partner with clients to deliver advisory-led accounting and reporting solutions.
• Review financials, spot improvement opportunities, and support audit teams where needed.
• Mentor junior accountants and help shape a high-performance, people-first team culture.
• Work in a tech-enabled, flexible environment with access to modern systems and collaboration tools.

What They're Looking For

• Studying towards or qualified ACA / ACCA / CA(SA).
• 2 - 4+ years in practice or outsourced accounting environment.
• Confident communicator with strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Familiar with UK GAAP; experience in Caseware, Xero, or similar tools a plus.
• Proactive, reliable, and commercially aware able to work independently and add value beyond compliance.

Why It's a Great Move

• Step into a UK mid-tier firm known for its supportive, flexible culture and strong sector expertise.
• Be part of an internationally connected network, working with clients across borders.
• Gain UK accounting exposure while leveraging your South African training and advisory mindset.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing

Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting and Professional Services