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

Belay Talent Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Belay Talent Solutions is seeking an ACCA/SAIPA Trainee Accountant for a 3-year training contract in Gauteng. You will gain practical experience in accounting, auditing, taxation, and compliance under professional supervision.

Requirements include a BCom Accounting degree (completed or in progress), strong results in accounting subjects, bilingual fluency in Afrikaans and English, and a willingness to learn. No prior experience is required; internships are advantageous.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Learning agility

Communication & teamwork

Time management

Client focus

Integrity & professionalism

Accountability

Strong work ethic

Education

BCom Accounting degree

Tools

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

Accounting and audit software

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