Jobs in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.