SAICA Articles Clerk

SAICA ARTICLES 2027

START YOUR JOURNEY TOWARDS BECOMING A CA(SA)!

3-Year Training Contract | Commencing February 2027

Are you an ambitious accounting graduate looking to launch your career in a dynamic professional services environment?

We are currently seeking SAICA Article Clerks / Trainee Accountants to join a professional and supportive audit team for a 3-year training contract commencing February 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience, develop your technical skills and work towards your qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Accounting and financial reporting
• Auditing and assurance
• Taxation and statutory compliance
• Business advisory
• Client relationship management
• Professional judgement and problem-solving
• Technical and professional skills development
• Coaching, training and mentorship
• You will work alongside experienced professionals while gaining exposure to a diverse range of clients, industries and business environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and management accounts.
• Perform audit procedures and document audit findings in accordance with relevant standards.
• Assist with tax compliance, including income tax, VAT and other statutory submissions.
• Develop your knowledge of accounting, auditing, taxation and business advisory.
• Build professional relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Apply professional judgement, ethical conduct and attention to detail.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a professional services environment.
• Participate in structured training, coaching and mentorship programs.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Progress towards achieving your SAICA training competencies and qualifying as a CA(SA).

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A completed or current SAICA-accredited degree in Accounting, Accounting Sciences or Chartered Accountancy.
• Eligibility to register for, or currently registered for, a CTA, Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting or equivalent SAICA-accredited postgraduate qualification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SharePoint would be advantageous.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:

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

Analytical – You enjoy working with financial information and solving problems.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Benefits

WHAT’S ON OFFER?

• Market-related remuneration based on qualifications and academic performance.
• Annual discretionary performance-based bonus, subject to individual, team and organizational performance.
• Study support of up to R5,000 per year.
• 20 days' study leave.
• 15 days' annual leave per year, increasing to 20 days after 5 years of service.
• Additional leave benefit during the annual December/January closure period.
• Structured mentorship and coaching.
• Broad exposure across audit, accounting and taxation.
• Opportunities to take ownership and responsibility early in your career.
• A supportive learning environment focused on your CA(SA) journey.
• Hybrid working may be considered after successful completion of probation, subject to operational requirements, performance and management approval.

READY TO START YOUR CA(SA) JOURNEY?

If you are ambitious, hardworking, eager to learn and ready to build a strong foundation for your career in accounting and professional services, we would love to hear from you!

APPLY NOW WITH YOUR CV

Please send your cv to monique@thefrg.co.za and cc in stef@thefrg.co.za with SAICA Articles 2027 in the subject.

Please attach academic transcripts when sending applications.

Candidates with relevant accounting degrees and recently graduated, are encouraged to apply.

For any additional information you can contact the office on 021 553 5000