SAICA / SAIPA Trainee Accountant – Cape Town

Shift Pursuit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit in Century City, Cape Town, is seeking a motivated Trainee Accountant to start SAICA or SAIPA articles. You will support senior accountants, assist with month-end tasks, and learn accounting principles in a structured training environment.

The role suits graduates or final-year students with strong Excel skills and attention to detail, who can manage deadlines and work well in a team. A valid driver's license is advantageous; shortlisting will occur within two weeks.

Qualifications

• Completed or currently completing a degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting, or a related field.
• Eligible to register for SAICA or SAIPA articles.
• Strong academic record.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with SAICA/SAIPA articles training and guidance.
• Assist with bookkeeping, month-end tasks and financial statement prep.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you a motivated accounting graduate or final-year student looking to begin your SAICA or SAIPA articles? Our client, a well-established audit and accounting practice based in Century City, Cape Town, is seeking ambitious Trainee Accountants to join their team.

Requirements

• Completed or currently completing a degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting, or a related field.
• Eligible to register for SAICA or SAIPA articles.
• Strong academic record.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively within a team.
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport will be advantageous.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Tagged as: Cape Town, Century City, SAICA, SAIPA, Trainee Accountant