Clerk

Full Circle Recruitment Services; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Pretoria is seeking a motivated SAIPA Trainee Clerk interested in audit and assurance work. This full-time position requires the candidate to be studying BCom Accounting part-time. The role offers official SAIPA mentorship and practical audit exposure across various industries while completing SAIPA articles. Responsibilities include executing audits, compiling working papers, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Benefits

SAIPA learnership

Mentorship

Study support

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Studying BCom Accounting part-time.
• Strong interest in audit and assurance work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of audits.
• Compile audit working papers under supervision.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Ability to work independently

Professional attitude

Education

BCom Accounting (part-time)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

CaseWare

DraftWorx

Pastel

Sage

Job description

JOB TITLE SAIPA TRAINEE CLERK – AUDIT FOCUS

LOCATION PRETORIA

EMPLOYMENT TYPE FULL-TIME / LEARNERSHIP / TRAVEL INVOLVED

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are a SAIPA-accredited training firm looking for a SAIPA Trainee Clerk with a strong interest in auditing and assurance work. This position is suited for a motivated individual who is currently studying BCom Accounting part-time and wishes to pursue a career in audit, assurance, and accounting while completing their SAIPA articles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with planning and execution of audits for SME clients
• Compile and complete audit working papers under supervision
• Perform substantive testing of financial statement line items
• Verify documentation, conduct analytical procedures, and confirm balances
• Assist with preparation of independent reviews and audit reports
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain records and resolve audit queries
• Ensure compliance with IFRS for SMEs and SAIPA ethical guidelines
• Support preparation of management accounts and tax returns when needed
• Maintain proper audit documentation and file structure
• Learn and apply audit procedures using firm audit software

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Studying BCom Accounting part-time
• High interest in audit and assurance work
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured audit processes
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel, Word, and email
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Professional attitude and willingness to learn

PREFERRED (NOT REQUIRED)

• Exposure to CaseWare, DraftWorx, Pastel, or Sage
• Previous internship or experience in an accounting or auditing environment
• Familiarity with SARS eFiling and basic tax concepts

WHAT WE OFFER

• Official SAIPA learnership and mentorship
• Practical audit and assurance exposure across various industries
• Training in accounting and audit software
• Study support, time off for exams, and long-term career opportunities