SAICA Trainee Accountant: 36-Month Audit & CA Pathway

Company : SNG GrantThornton; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SNG Grant Thornton in Bloemfontein offers a SAICA-accredited Trainee Accountant Graduate Programme that starts February 2027. Participants will complete a 36-month training contract to develop SAICA competencies and register as Chartered Accountants, with exposure to a broad range of commercial sectors.

The programme emphasizes rigorous audit experience, professional development, and growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Honours, PGDA, CTA, or equivalent SAICA-recognised degree required.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to the audit team.
• Strong technical ability with analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and client-relations capability.

Responsibilities

• Participating in audit engagements by assisting with planning, execution, and finalisation.
• Performing substantive testing, analytical reviews, and control testing to gather evidence.
• Preparing audit working papers, financial statements, and reports in line with SAICA standards.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and delivering service excellence.
• Contributing to diverse audit teams to ensure high-quality work.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Honours / PGDA / CTA or SAICA-recognised degree

Job description

SNG Grant Thornton in Bloemfontein offers a SAICA-accredited Trainee Accountant Graduate Programme that starts February 2027. Participants will complete a 36-month training contract to develop SAICA competencies and register as Chartered Accountants, with exposure to a broad range of commercial sectors.

The programme emphasizes rigorous audit experience, professional development, and growth within a collaborative team environment.