Junior Accountant / SAICA Trainee

Danté Personnel Recruitment; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Junior SAICA Trainee Accountant for a permanent position in Randburg. The candidate should hold a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and have at least 1 year of experience, coupled with fluency in Afrikaans and English. Key responsibilities include assisting with audits, preparing financial statements, and performing various accounting functions. This role offers long-term growth and experience in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Completed or currently studying Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a trainee accountant role.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting full audit and assurance engagements.
• Prepare annual financial statements.
• Perform VAT and PAYE reviews and submissions.
• Conduct data analysis and reconciliations.
• Perform substantive testing on account balances and transactions.
• Assist with tax computations, submissions, and SARS compliance.
• Handle general accounting functions: bookkeeping, invoicing, debtors, and trial balance.
• Liaise with clients and offer professional accounting support.
• Maintain SARS accounts and manage tax clearance applications.

Skills

Fluency in Afrikaans

Fluency in English

Knowledge of full audit and assurance engagements

Education

Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting

Tools

GreatSoft

Draftworx

CaseWare

SharePoint

Job description

SA - Gauteng, Randburg Position : Junior SAICA Trainee Accountant

Location : Randpark Ridge, Randburg

Type : Permanent | Office-based

Salary : R13,000 – R16,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience)

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior SAICA Trainee Accountant to join a growing and reputable firm based in Randburg. This is a permanent position offering long-term growth and hands-on experience in a professional accounting environment.

Please note : This is a permanent role, not a SAICA training contract.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting (completed or currently studying)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a trainee accountant role
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English is essential, due to frequent client interaction and internal communication
• Knowledge of full audit and assurance engagements

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist in conducting full audit and assurance engagements
• Prepare annual financial statements
• Perform VAT and PAYE reviews and submissions
• Conduct data analysis and reconciliations
• Perform substantive testing on account balances and transactions
• Assist with tax computations, submissions, and SARS compliance
• Handle general accounting functions : bookkeeping, invoicing, debtors, and trial balance
• Liaise with clients and offer professional accounting support
• Maintain SARS accounts and manage tax clearance applications

Advantageous Software Experience :

• GreatSoft
• Draftworx
• CaseWare
• SharePoint