ACCA Trainee Accountant: Launch Your Cape Town Career

ACCA Careers; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Recro Business Services in Panorama, Cape Town is seeking a motivated ACCA Trainee Accountant to gain hands-on experience across bookkeeping, tax, and advisory work for a diverse client base.

This full-time, on-site role provides a structured ACCA training path, mentorship from senior staff, and the opportunity to develop strong technical skills while supporting entrepreneurs in managing their finances.

Qualifications

• Completed accounting or finance degree or actively pursuing studies.
• Clear intention to pursue ACCA and eligibility to register.
• Solid understanding of financial accounting and taxation principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and numerical skills.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and accounting for a portfolio of clients, from processing transactions through to trial balance.
• Assist with monthly journals, reconciliations and the preparation of meaningful management accounts.
• Prepare VAT, PAYE, UIF and income tax calculations and returns.
• SARS liaison: assist with queries, correspondence and appointments.
• Audit support: prepare working papers and supporting documentation under supervision.
• Financial reporting: develop technical knowledge with exposure to financial statement prep in year three.
• Client service: communicate professionally with clients and follow up on information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Proactive learner

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACCA eligibility to register

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Recro Business Services in Panorama, Cape Town is seeking a motivated ACCA Trainee Accountant to gain hands-on experience across bookkeeping, tax, and advisory work for a diverse client base.

This full-time, on-site role provides a structured ACCA training path, mentorship from senior staff, and the opportunity to develop strong technical skills while supporting entrepreneurs in managing their finances.