SAIPA / CIMA Trainee Accountant

SUMMARY:

Trainee Accountant (SAIPA / CIMA Articles)

About GRiT Accountants

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting: Perform full-function bookkeeping to Trial Balance for a diverse portfolio of clients using cloud-based platforms (Xero/Sage).
• Taxation: Prepare and submit statutory tax returns, including VAT201, EMP201, and Income Tax (ITR12 & ITR14), via SARS eFiling.
• Payroll Administration: Manage monthly payroll processing, issue payslips, and handle EMP501 reconciliations and UI-19 submissions.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in drafting Annual Financial Statements for Companies, Close Corporations, and Trusts in accordance with IFRS for SMEs.
• Secretarial & Compliance: Handle CIPC registrations, annual returns, and assist with Independent Reviews.
• Client Advisory: Act as a professional point of contact for clients and liaise directly with SARS to resolve queries and audits.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: A completed B.Compt or equivalent Accounting degree.
• Language: Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English with excellent professional writing skills in both.
• Career Path: A clear intention to register for and complete SAIPA or CIMA articles.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel. Knowledge of Xero, Sage Business Cloud, or Pastel Payroll is highly advantageous.
• Core Competencies: High attention to detail, a proactive "problem-solving" mindset, and the "grit" to maintain excellence during peak tax seasons.

What We Offer

• A structured environment to complete your professional logbook.
• Mentorship from experienced professional accountants.
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries and client types.
• A modern, dynamic workspace in Pretoria.
• Commission on targets reached. 

How to Apply

1. Updated CV
2. Full Academic Transcripts
3. Brief Cover Letter

POSITION INFO:

Trainee Accountant (SAIPA / CIMA Articles)

About GRiT Accountants

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting: Perform full-function bookkeeping to Trial Balance for a diverse portfolio of clients using cloud-based platforms (Xero/Sage).
• Taxation: Prepare and submit statutory tax returns, including VAT201, EMP201, and Income Tax (ITR12 & ITR14), via SARS eFiling.
• Payroll Administration: Manage monthly payroll processing, issue payslips, and handle EMP501 reconciliations and UI-19 submissions.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in drafting Annual Financial Statements for Companies, Close Corporations, and Trusts in accordance with IFRS for SMEs.
• Secretarial & Compliance: Handle CIPC registrations, annual returns, and assist with Independent Reviews.
• Client Advisory: Act as a professional point of contact for clients and liaise directly with SARS to resolve queries and audits.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: A completed B.Compt or equivalent Accounting degree.
• Language: Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English with excellent professional writing skills in both.
• Career Path: A clear intention to register for and complete SAIPA or CIMA articles.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel. Knowledge of Xero, Sage Business Cloud, or Pastel Payroll is highly advantageous.
• Core Competencies: High attention to detail, a proactive "problem-solving" mindset, and the "grit" to maintain excellence during peak tax seasons.

What We Offer

• A structured environment to complete your professional logbook.
• Mentorship from experienced professional accountants.
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries and client types.
• A modern, dynamic workspace in Pretoria.
• Commission on targets reached.

How to Apply

1. Updated CV
2. Full Academic Transcripts
3. Brief Cover Letter