SAICA Articles Clerk

The Fiduciary Recruitment Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support up to R5,000/yr

20 days study leave

15 days annual leave (increasing to 20

Hybrid working after probation

Job summary

The Fiduciary Recruitment Group in Claremont, South Africa invites ambitious accounting graduates to join SAICA Article Clerk/ Trainee Accountant roles for a 3-year training contract starting February 2027. You will gain practical experience across audit, accounting, taxation and business advisory while working with experienced professionals.

You will progress toward SAICA qualifications, build client relationships, and participate in mentoring and structured training.

Qualifications

• Completed or current SAICA-accredited degree in Accounting, Accounting Sciences or Chartered Accountancy.
• Eligibility to register for, or currently registered for, a CTA or SAICA-accredited postgraduate qualification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and management accounts.
• Perform audit procedures and document audit findings.
• Assist with tax compliance including income tax, VAT and other submissions.
• Develop knowledge of accounting, auditing, taxation and business advisory.
• Build professional relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Progress towards SAICA training competencies toward CA(SA).

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team player

Proactive

Driven

Education

SAICA-accredited degree in Accounting/Accounting Sciences or CA(SA)

CTA / PGDA or equivalent SAICA-accredited postgraduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

The Fiduciary Recruitment Group | Contract

Claremont, South Africa

START YOUR JOURNEY TOWARDS BECOMING A CA(SA)!

3-Year Training Contract | Commencing February 2027

Are you an ambitious accounting graduatelooking to launch your career in a dynamic professional services environment?We are currently seeking SAICA ArticleClerks / Trainee Accountants to join a professional and supportive auditteam for a 3-year training contract commencing February 2027. This is anexciting opportunity to gain practical experience, develop your technicalskills and work towards your qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).

WHAT YOU’LLGAIN

• Accounting and financialreporting


• Auditing and assurance


• Taxation and statutorycompliance


• Business advisory


• Client relationship management


• Professional judgement andproblem-solving


• Technical and professionalskills development


• Coaching, training andmentorship


• You will work alongside experienced professionals while gaining exposure to a diverse range of clients,industries and business environments.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the preparation ofannual financial statements and management accounts.


• Perform audit procedures anddocument audit findings in accordance with relevant standards.


• Assist with tax compliance,including income tax, VAT and other statutory submissions.


• Develop your knowledge ofaccounting, auditing, taxation and business advisory.


• Build professionalrelationships with clients and internal stakeholders.


• Apply professional judgement,ethical conduct and attention to detail.


• Manage multiple priorities andmeet deadlines in a professional services environment.


• Participate in structuredtraining, coaching and mentorship programs.


• Contribute to a collaborativeteam environment.


• Progress towards achieving yourSAICA training competencies and qualifying as a CA(SA).

Requirements

MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS

• A completed or currentSAICA-accredited degree in Accounting, Accounting Sciences or CharteredAccountancy.


• Eligibility to register for, orcurrently registered for, a CTA, Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting orequivalent SAICA-accredited postgraduate qualification.


• Proficiency in MicrosoftOffice, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.


• Knowledge of SharePoint wouldbe advantageous.

WE’RELOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:

Detail-oriented – You takepride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Analytical – You enjoyworking with financial information and solving problems.

Driven – You are committedto achieving your professional goals and qualifying as a CA(SA).

A team player – You enjoycollaborating with colleagues and contributing to shared objectives.

Proactive – You takeownership of your work and actively look for opportunities to learn.

Resilient – You can managedeadlines, competing priorities and a fast-paced working environment.

Professional & ethical – You demonstrate integrity, confidentiality and sound professionaljudgement.

Committed to development – You welcome feedback and continuously work to improve your technicaland professional skills.

WHAT’S ONOFFER?

• Market-related remunerationbased on qualifications and academic performance.


• Annual discretionaryperformance-based bonus, subject to individual, team and organizationalperformance.


• Study support of up to R5,000per year.


• 20 days' study leave.


• 15 days' annual leave per year,increasing to 20 days after 5 years of service.


• Additional leave benefit duringthe annual December/January closure period.


• Structured mentorship andcoaching.


• Broad exposure across audit,accounting and taxation.


• Opportunities to take ownershipand responsibility early in your career.


• A supportive learningenvironment focused on your CA(SA) journey.


• Hybrid working may beconsidered after successful completion of probation, subject to operationalrequirements, performance and management approval.

READY TOSTART YOUR CA(SA) JOURNEY?

For any additional information you can contact the office on 021553 5000