Audit Senior(UK)

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

CS11

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R48 000 to R50 000 p/m

SUMMARY:
This role supports the Audit Department by providing high-quality audit services to clients remotely.

POSITION INFO:

Audit Senior(UK)

Lead audit fieldwork and manage workflows for a UK-based accountancy firm from South Africa.

Gardens, Cape Town (Full-time office-based)

Working Hours: 8 am to 5 pm UK

Salary: R48 000 to R50 000 p/m

About Our Client

The client is a UK-based accountancy firm with an audit department. The firm provides audit services to various sectors and operates with a focus on client retention and high-quality service delivery.

The Role: Audit Senior(UK)

This role supports the Audit Department by providing high-quality audit services to clients remotely. The Audit Senior takes ownership of audit sections, coordinates workflows, and liaises with UK managers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. The position contributes to the business by ensuring robust testing, maintaining documentation, and managing the day-to-day client information flow.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ audit experience during fieldwork and testing.
Lead audit fieldwork to ensure testing is robust, complete, and aligned with audit risk plans.
Monitor audit progress and report updates directly to the manager or director.
Maintain clear, cross-referenced documentation to support audit conclusions and readiness for review.
Manage day-to-day client information flow, including chasing outstanding items and clarifying queries with the UK team.
Support audit planning, progress, and wrap-up meetings while coordinating daily workflows.
Ensure adherence to internal procedures, external compliance requirements, and company policies.
Utilize experience with UK clients and familiarity with UK accounting standards or IFRS.

About You

Minimum 5 years’ audit experience.
ACA or ACCA qualified, or part-qualified.
Strong Microsoft Office proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain professional relationships.
Clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage tasks without direct supervision.
Adaptable, positive, energetic, and approachable attributes.
Experience with UK clients, UK accounting standards, and IFRS is highly advantageous.

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