Senior Accountant

Formerly Streets Whittles - now Streets; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in South Africa. The role involves bridging international bookkeeping teams with UK operations, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and VAT. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years' experience in UK accounting and proficiency with Xero. This fully remote position offers a modern working environment and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Fully digital working environment

Supportive global team

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in UK accounting, including VAT and self-assessment preparation.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and tax processes.
• Experience reviewing rather than performing basic bookkeeping work.

Responsibilities

• Review bookkeeping completed by international teams and prepare final accounts for UK.
• Ensure all work is complete, accurate, and compliant.
• Communicate directly with UK clients to gather outstanding information.

Skills

UK accounting

VAT compliance

Tax compliance

Proficiency with Xero

Problem-solving

Client communication

Tools

Xero

TaxCalc

Job description

Senior Accountant

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our expanding UK practice and serve as the key bridge between our international bookkeeping teams and our UK review team. This role requires someone experienced in UK accounting, VAT, and tax compliance who can work independently, review deliverables prepared offshore, and ensure work is client‑ready before partner sign‑off.

Key Responsibilities

• Review bookkeeping completed by international teams (India and South Africa) and prepare final accounts for UK companies and self‑assessments.
• Ensure all work is complete, accurate, and compliant before submission to senior management for sign‑off.
• Liaise between global teams to manage workflow, resolve queries, and maintain consistent communication.
• Communicate directly with UK clients via Teams, chat, or email to gather outstanding information or clarify queries.
• Draft and prepare company accounts, VAT returns, and self‑assessment tax returns using Xero and TaxCalc.
• Maintain an organised, paperless working environment via shared drives and collaboration platforms.
• Perform some bookkeeping on an ad hoc basis.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements to remove bottlenecks and enhance efficiency.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in UK accounting, including VAT and self‑assessment preparation.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and tax processes.
• Experience reviewing rather than performing basic bookkeeping work.
• Confident communicating directly with clients and remote colleagues.
• Proficiency with Xero (essential) and TaxCalc (advantageous).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and willingness to collaborate.

Why Join Us

• Fully digital, modern, and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to UK accounting practices and client interaction.
• Supportive global team with a strong focus on professional development.
• Opportunity to play a key role in bridging operations between the UK and international teams.

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Department: Accountancy | Role: Senior Accountant | Locations: South Africa, Fully Remote | Employment type: Full‑time

Contact: Nina Willemse – Audit Manager – Audit
Lize Redelinghuys – Audit Manager and Regional Manager South Africa
James Gibson – Director

About Streets Chartered Accountants:
A top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Founded in 1907, our firm has 500 co‑workers and a turnover of 40M.