SAIPA / CIMA Trainee Accountant
Trainee Accountant (SAIPA / CIMA Articles)
Company: GRiT AccountantsLocation: Pretoria, Gauteng
Position Type: Full-Time / Articles
About GRiT Accountants
At GRiT Accountants, we don't just process numbers; we partner with our clients to ensure their financial success. Based in Pretoria, our firm is built on the pillars of integrity, perseverance, and high-level professional service. We are currently expanding and looking for a motivated, bilingual graduate to join our team as a Trainee Accountant.
The Opportunity
This is a comprehensive training role designed for a candidate pursuing SAIPA or CIMA professional articles. You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, moving beyond basic data entry into full-cycle accounting, payroll management, and complex tax compliance.
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.
- 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.
- 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
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit the following:
- Updated CV
- Full Academic Transcripts
- Brief Cover Letter