Accounts Associate AGA(SA) - Remote

Location: South Africa (100% Remote)

Supporting: UK Office & UK Client Portfolio

About Us Streets is a well-established chartered accountancy firm with offices in the UK and South Africa. We provide audit, accounting, tax, payroll and business advisory services to a diverse portfolio of UK clients.

Our culture is built on collaboration, integrity and professional excellence. We combine modern technology with a people-first approach, giving our team the opportunity to grow their careers while delivering exceptional client service.

About The Role We are looking for a Junior Accounts Associate to join our UK team, working remotely from South Africa.

This is an accounts-focused role , supporting the preparation of year-end accounts and financial statements for a varied portfolio of UK clients.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience preparing year-end accounts files , completing reconciliations and working papers, and using commercial accounting software.

Audit experience is not required. We are looking for someone with strong accounts preparation experience who is confident working through a year-end file accurately and methodically.

Key Responsibilities Year-End Accounts Preparation

• Prepare year-end accounts files for a portfolio of clients.
• Work through trial balances and supporting schedules to prepare financial statements.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain working papers and supporting documentation.
• Process year-end journals and adjustments where required.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Ensure accounts files are complete, accurate and prepared within agreed deadlines.
• Respond to queries arising during the accounts preparation process.
• Escalate complex or unusual accounting matters to the appropriate Senior or Manager.

Client & Team Support

• Work collaboratively with Managers and Seniors across the UK team.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and clients.
• Request and follow up on information required to complete accounts files.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure work is completed to a high standard.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Practical experience in an accounts preparation role.
• Strong experience preparing year-end accounts files.
• Good understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Experience completing reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Experience using commercial accounting software, such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks Online or similar.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• AGA(SA) or equivalent accounting qualification is advantageous.
• Candidates who are part-qualified or have relevant practical accounts experience will also be considered.
• CA(SA qualification is not required.

Desirable

• Experience preparing accounts for UK clients.
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards, including FRS 102.
• Experience with UK practice software such as IRIS or CCH.
• Experience working in a cloud-based accounting environment.

What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is:

• Strong technically in accounts preparation.
• Comfortable taking a trial balance through to a completed year-end accounts file.
• Methodical and detail-oriented.
• Confident using accounting software.
• Able to identify discrepancies and investigate them.
• Comfortable asking questions when information is missing or unclear.
• Able to manage deadlines and work independently.
• Keen to develop their UK accounting knowledge.

Audit Experience Is Not Required For This Position. As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.