Accounting Articles Associate

Salary: Competitive and Dependent on Experience

Type: Full-Time | Permanent | CIMA Training Contract

Prime Shore is a talent solutions partner for leading U.S.

-based CPA firms, specializing in placing South African accounting graduates in global career tracks. We identify and train top local talent to support high-performance accounting practices across the United States. We offer full CIMA-accredited training contracts, hands-on experience, and structured development within internationally respected client environments. For high-performing trainees, we also offer an optional path to CMA or US CPA certification, further enhancing their global career opportunities.

• Unlock U.S. Accounting Expertise: Step into the world's most lucrative accounting market-the United States. This role is your gateway to mastering U.S. accounting and tax systems, financial reporting, and client service expectations that are globally recognized and highly rewarded.
• Accelerated Career Growth: Work directly with a top-tier U.S. CPA firm and receive mentorship from seasoned professionals. The learning curve is steep-but so is the career trajectory. You'll be gaining skills that dramatically increase your international market value.
• Global Experience, Local Comfort: Work on international engagements with clients across the U.S., all while based in Stellenbosch/Pretoria and supported by a hybrid work model. You'll collaborate with a dynamic global team without missing out on the lifestyle benefits of working from home.
• Dynamic Environment: Adapt and grow in a fast-paced, challenging atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement and strategic client engagement.
• Future-Proof Your Career: Whether your long-term goal is to move abroad or climb the leadership ranks, U.S. accounting and tax skills are a major asset that unlock global opportunities.
• CIMA-Accredited Training
  
  Contract:
  
  Includes comprehensive study support, mentorship from industry experts, and structured preparation for all CIMA exam levels-ensuring you progress toward designation while gaining practical experience.

Weekly Financial Oversight: Accurately categorize bank feeds and manage reconciliations.

• Conduct monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Clear Accounts Payable weekly
• Produce comprehensive financial statements and reports
• Prepare and file monthly Sales Tax returns

Quarterly Reviews: Evaluate books for potential 1099 filings and prepare quarterly tax projects.

Client Engagement: Assist the Accounting and Tax Manager with clear and effective communication

Ad-hoc Support: Manage special client requests efficiently as they arise.

Monthly Sales Tax Filings: Compile and file relevant Sales Tax reports for all of your clients (a valuable skillset in the United States).

Pathway to U.S. Tax Work: After establishing a solid foundation in accounting and demonstrating strong technical accuracy, you'll transition into hands-on involvement with U.S. tax work. This is your entry point into one of the most in-demand, globally transferable, and financially lucrative areas of the accounting profession-building expertise that sets you apart in the accounting market.

• Final-year undergraduate student or recent graduate with a BCom in Accounting is strongly preferred, prioritizing graduates from Stellenbosch, UCT, University of Pretoria, North-West, or Wits.

Professional Credentials: On track to complete a SAQA-accredited degree that meets CIMA entry requirements.

• Comfortable working non-standard US hours (up to 10/11 PM on weeknights when required)
• Open to international travel as required

Adaptable & Eager to Learn: Enthusiastic about acquiring expertise in US tax systems, with any prior experience in compiling US Tax Returns considered a significant advantage.

Communication

Skills:

Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a virtual setting.

• You insist on a strict 9-5 schedule
• You find it challenging to adapt to seasonal peaks and a dynamic work environment
• You are uncomfortable with receiving and acting on real-time feedback
• You prefer to stay within your comfort zone without expanding your knowledge base