Industry:
Finance/Accounting – Auditing
Job Salary: Market Related
Workplace: On Site
About the Role
As a CIMA Trainee Accountant, you’ll gain practical, on-the-job experience across our client portfolio while working towards your CIMA qualification. You’ll work closely with our accounting and advisory teams, building the technical and professional skills needed to become a Chartered Global Management Accountant.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial statements under IFRS for SMEs
- Support monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting for a portfolio of clients on Xero
- Assist with VAT, PAYE, and other statutory submissions under supervision
- Help prepare working papers and supporting schedules for annual financial statements
- Support CIPC compliance tasks (annual returns, beneficial ownership filings, etc.)
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for clients as required
- Liaise professionally with clients to gather information and follow up on outstanding items
- Maintain accurate, well-organised working files using Karbon, Hubdoc and Dext
- Complete CIMA practical experience logs and case study requirements on schedule
- Attend internal training sessions and study leave as per your CIMA study plan
Minimum Requirements
- Currently registered for, or about to commence, the CIMA Professional Qualification (or CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting completed)
- A relevant B.Com or equivalent qualification (advantageous but not essential, depending on CIMA entry route)
- Strong Excel skills; exposure to Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks advantageous
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- A valid driver’s licence and own transport advantageous
- South African citizen or valid work permit holder
To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]