Audit Senior

Overview

This role involves joining a chartered accountancy firm providing audit, accounts, tax, payroll, and business advisory services across the UK and South Africa. The organization serves small and medium-sized enterprises, partnerships, and sole traders.

The employer is seeking a motivated, hands-on Audit & Accounts Senior who is a fully qualified CA(SA) to join the team in a 100% remote capacity. The position is well-suited to a recently qualified CA(SA) or someone with up to two years’ post-qualified experience who enjoys day-to-day delivery of audit and accounts work.

Responsibilities

Audit

• Manage audit engagements from planning through to completion (with support where required).
• Prepare audit working papers in line with ISA requirements; identify audit risks and perform appropriate audit procedures.
• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide guidance and support.
• Draft audit findings, management letters, and audit reports.
• Liaise directly with clients via video calls, email, and shared platforms to resolve queries.

Accounts & Reporting

• Prepare and review statutory financial statements (FRS 102).
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and relevant accounting standards.
• Review trial balances, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with group consolidations where required.
• Support year-end and periodic reporting deadlines.

Client & Team Interaction

• Act as a key day-to-day contact for clients throughout engagements.
• Manage your own workload and deliver assignments within agreed deadlines.
• Support junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in audit and reporting processes.
• Assist managers and partners with ad hoc technical and advisory work.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) – CA(SA) (essential).
• Completed SAICA articles.
• Recently qualified or up to two years’ post-qualified experience preferred.
• Experience managing audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting.
• Broad exposure to audit and accounts preparation across a variety of clients.
• Experience gained within a small or mid-tier accounting practice will be highly advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and professional judgement.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a remote team.

Location

100% remote capacity (UK and South Africa client base).