SAIPA ​/ CIMA Trainee Accountant

Trainee Accountant (SAIPA / CIMA Articles) Company: GRiT Accountants
Location: 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 VAT
  201, EMP
  201, and Income Tax (ITR
  12 & ITR
  14), via SARS eFiling.
• Payroll Administration: Manage monthly payroll processing, issue payslips, and handle EMP
  501 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 Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit the following:

Updated CV

Full Academic Transcripts

Brief Cover Letter

Please email your application to  using the subject line: Web Application:
Trainee Accountant

Trainee Accountant (SAIPA / CIMA Articles) Company: GRiT Accountants
Location: 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 VAT
  201, EMP
  201, and Income Tax (ITR
  12 & ITR
  14), via SARS eFiling.
• Payroll Administration: Manage monthly payroll processing, issue payslips, and handle EMP
  501 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,…