Acca/Saipa Trainee Accountant (3-Year Training Contract)

Belay Talent Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Belay Talent Solutions is offering an ACCA/SAIPA Trainee Accountant (3-Year Training Contract) in Gauteng. You will gain practical experience across accounting, auditing, taxation, and compliance under professional supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing bookkeeping, assisting with audits and tax returns, and liaising with clients. Bilingual Afrikaans and English required for client communication and statutory compliance.

Qualifications

• Completed or studying towards a BCom Accounting degree.
• Strong academic results in accounting-related subjects.
• No experience required; internships or vacation work advantageous.
• Must be bilingual in Afrikaans and English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, management accounts, and reconciliations.
• Maintain client accounting records and assist with bookkeeping.
• Support external audit engagements, testing, and audit file preparation.
• Assist with tax returns, VAT, PAYE, and SARS submissions.
• Liaise with clients, resolve queries, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, and statutory requirements.

Job description

ACCA/SAIPA Trainee Accountant (3-Year Training Contract)

Career Path: Chartered Certified Accountant / Professional Accountant

Purpose:

Gain practical experience in accounting, auditing, taxation, and compliance while completing an ACCA/SAIPA training contract under professional supervision.

Key Duties:

• Prepare financial statements, management accounts, and reconciliations.
• Maintain client accounting records and assist with bookkeeping.
• Support external audit engagements, testing, and audit file preparation.
• Assist with tax returns, VAT, PAYE, and SARS submissions.
• Liaise with clients, resolve queries, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, and statutory requirements.

Requirements:

• Completed or studying towards a BCom Accounting degree.
• Strong academic results in accounting-related subjects.
• No experience required; internships or vacation work advantageous.
• Must be bilingual in Afrikaans and English.

Technical Skills:

• Financial accounting and reporting
• Taxation basics
• Reconciliations and bookkeeping
• MS Excel, Word, Outlook
• Accounting and audit software
• Analytical thinking
• Learning agility
• Accountability
• Integrity & professionalism
• Communication & teamwork
• Time management
• Client focus
• Strong work ethic