SAICA/SAIPA Trainees – Cape Town

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

Job summary

Shift Pursuit in Cape Town is seeking motivated SAICA and SAIPA Trainees to gain practical accounting experience and work toward professional training contracts.

Ideal candidates are eager to learn, detail‑oriented and ready to contribute to financial records, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance while developing their skills under senior accountants.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent, completed or in progress.
• Intention to pursue or continue SAICA/SAIPA training.
• Strong accounting knowledge and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Previous accounting or auditing experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and maintenance of financial records.
• Process accounting entries, journals and bank transactions.
• Perform reconciliations and prepare schedules.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Support VAT, PAYE and SARS compliance requirements.
• Assist with general bookkeeping and accounting functions.
• Maintain client records and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients to obtain relevant financial information when required.
• Work closely with senior accountants and managers across various client portfolios.
• Gain practical exposure to accounting, financial reporting and compliance processes.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and within required deadlines.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Accounting degree (completed or in progress)

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking motivated and ambitious SAICA and SAIPA Trainees looking for opportunities in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable practical experience, develop their accounting skills and work towards completing their professional training. Ideal candidates will be eager to learn, detail-oriented and committed to building a successful career in accounting.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of financial records.
• Process accounting entries, journals and bank transactions.
• Perform reconciliations and prepare supporting schedules.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Support VAT, PAYE and other SARS-related compliance requirements.
• Assist with general bookkeeping and accounting functions.
• Maintain accurate client records and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients to obtain relevant financial information when required.
• Work closely with senior accountants and managers across various client portfolios.
• Gain practical exposure to accounting, financial reporting and compliance processes.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and within required deadlines.

Requirements

• Relevant completed or in-progress degree in Accounting or a similar field.
• Intention to pursue or continue a SAICA or SAIPA training contract.
• Strong accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Previous accounting or auditing experience 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.