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Chartered accountants: where you are wanted

Ireland is the standout: chartered accountants are on its shortage list, and Chartered Accountants Ireland has a mutual recognition agreement with SAICA.

Demand in the eight countries

IEIreland
Shortage list

Chartered and certified accountants, tax experts and certain auditors are on the Critical Skills Occupations List. Source

NLNetherlands
High demand

Listed as a shortage occupation in the EURES 2025 report. Source

DEGermany
High demand

Listed as a shortage occupation in the EURES 2025 report. Source

PTPortugal
High demand

Listed as a shortage occupation in the EURES 2025 report. Source

UKUnited Kingdom
Possible

Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa with a sponsored job offer. Source

SESweden
Possible

Not listed as a shortage in the EURES 2025 report. Source

FRFrance
Possible

Not listed as a shortage in the EURES 2025 report. Source

ESSpain
Possible

Not listed as a shortage in the EURES 2025 report. Source

Shortage list On an official government shortage list or a dedicated visa route, which usually makes the visa easier or cheaper.High demand Reported as a shortage occupation in the EU's 2025 EURES labour shortages report.Possible No shortage reported. Still possible with a job offer that meets the normal visa rules.Limited Few or no work visa options for this profession at the moment.

Language

Most finance roles in large international companies can be done in English. Local tax and audit work usually needs the local language.

Who recognises your qualification

Verify your South African qualification with SAQA first. Other countries use their national recognition body, listed on each country guide.

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Checked on 16 October 2026 against official shortage lists and the EU's 2025 EURES labour shortages report. General information, not immigration advice.