CIMA Trainee 2026

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Iridium Business Solutions Full time R250 000 - R450 000 per year

Why you'll love working with us

  • Work with cutting-edge cloud accounting systems and modern workflows.
  • Accelerate your career growth in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
  • Be part of a values-driven team that genuinely cares about people and performance.
  • Ongoing leadership coaching and professional development.

Who we are

Iridium is a market-leading cloud accounting firm at the intersection of finance and technology. We partner with high-growth SMEs, transforming how they do business through smart systems, sound financial thinking, and real human connection.

We've been recognised as:

  • Xero Partner of the Year – South Africa (2023)
  • Xero App Integrator of the Year – South Africa (2025)
  • Shortlisted in 2021 & 2022 as Xero Partner of the Year and also as Digital Practice Champions in 2025.

Our clients are ambitious, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and we love helping them thrive

What makes us different

  • Health & Fitness First – Wellness benefits to support an active lifestyle.
  • Flexibility – Remote-friendly, flexible hours to balance life and performance.
  • Relaxed Culture – Casual dress, regular social events, and a team that values connection.

Study Support

We offer our team members
full cover
for their Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) studies. In addition to financial support, we provide team members with the necessary 
study leave
and any required guidance.

The Role

What is the role?

We are looking for recent graduates
to join our ever-growing team in our Cape Town office in January 2026.

This is a
three-year trainee contract
that will allow you to complete the practical working requirements to get your CIMA Qualification.

What you will be exposed to:

  • Monthly accounting and processing for SMEs.
  • Payroll processing via Simple Pay.
  • Legislative processing (i.e All SARS types of returns - VAT, PAYE, ITR)
  • Provisional Tax calculations and discussions with clients.
  • Communicating with clients on accounting needs and processing. Building strong client relationships.
  • Ad hoc accounting project work, queries, and advice as requested by clients.
  • Providing financial management support to SMEs.

What do you need to have?

  • Be someone who wants to learn and is willing to take on new challenges. This will suit someone who enjoys the idea of working with Startups and Small businesses. Someone who wants to learn and grow and has the ability to learn various software packages.
  • Degree/Honours Degree in Management Accounting or Accounting.

Find out More - Iridium Website

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