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Audit Associate / Senior – UK Client (ACCA Programme Entry – Year 2)

GCO Partners is a people-first growth partner that connects ambitious firms with exceptional African professionals to build high-performance, borderless teams.

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Audit Associate / Senior – UK Client (ACCA Programme Entry – Year 2)

Location: Johannesburg (Remote/Hybrid with UK Client)
Programme: ACCA (Starting from Year 2)

We are seeking Johannesburg-based, South African unqualified audit professionals who are eager to continue their professional journey through an ACCA programme while gaining exposure to a UK-based audit environment.

This opportunity is ideal for ambitious auditors who have completed their articles in audit in South Africa and are looking to broaden their international experience while remaining based in South Africa.

Minimum Requirements

  • Completed articles in audit at a South African audit firm OR SAICA ITC completed OR newly qualified CA(SA)
  • Honours Degree in Accounting or Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA)
  • Strong grounding in audit methodology and professional standards (ISA, IFRS / IFRS for SMEs)
  • Willingness and eligibility to enroll in the ACCA programme (from Year 2)
  • Based in Johannesburg, South Africa

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform audit work for UK-based clients in line with UK audit standards
  • Execute audit procedures, including planning, fieldwork, and completion
  • Prepare and review working papers to a high-quality standard
  • Communicate effectively with UK-based managers and audit teams
  • Meet deadlines and manage workloads in a remote, client-facing environment

What This Role Offers

  • Entry into the ACCA programme starting from Year 2
  • Exposure to UK audit clients and methodologies
  • Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development
  • Opportunity to work with an international firm while remaining in South Africa
  • A supportive environment focused on growth, performance, and long-term career progression

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Detail-oriented and technically strong
  • Professional, reliable, and proactive
  • Comfortable working remotely with international teams
  • Motivated to build a long-term career within a UK audit environment

If you are a South African auditor looking to take the next step in your career through international exposure and ACCA qualification, we would love to hear from you.

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Postgraduate degree

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2 years minimum

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About GCO Partners

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Our customers face the challenge of finding high-quality talent to scale their operations efficiently, which is why we at GCO Partners have dedicated ourselves to bridging the gap between global ambition and African capability. We are a people-first growth partner that specializes in building high-performance, borderless teams for ambitious firms in the professional services sector. By leveraging our unique 'Talent-as-a-Service' (TaaS) model, we connect you with exceptional South African finance professionals who are not just skilled but are also culturally aligned and ready to integrate seamlessly into your operations.

We understand that scaling a business requires more than just filling seats; it requires a strategic partnership that prioritizes quality, reliability, and long-term growth. That is why we go beyond traditional recruitment. We build empowered pods of professionals who work as an extension of your team, handling critical functions such as audit, accounting, tax, and credit control with the same level of dedication and expertise you would expect from your onshore staff. Our offshore delivery model offers a sustainable solution to the talent shortage, providing you with the operational capacity to accelerate execution and drive meaningful impact.

At GCO Partners, we believe that true growth comes from investing in people. We foster deep relationships built on trust and humility, ensuring that our professionals are supported, developed, and motivated to deliver their best work for you. Whether you need a single expert or a full team, we are here to help you challenge the way you build your workforce and unlock new opportunities for success on a global stage.

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UK hours alignment

Working hours aligned with UK time zones.

Hybrid flexibility

Office-based roles with hybrid flexibility.

Career progression

Long-term career progression within GCO Partners.

International exposure

Exposure to international professional services environments.

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