Saica Trainee Accountant (Junior To Intermediate)

Dante Personnel Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a passionate Trainee Accountant in Gauteng. The successful candidate will assist with financial reporting, ensure compliance with IFRS, and support clients with accounting queries. A Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and familiarity with the transport industry are essential for this role, along with proficiency in financial software.

Qualifications

• Completed or in progress Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Trainee Accountant.
• Familiarity with the transport/logistics industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping to trial balance.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Perform VAT and PAYE reviews and submissions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Bilingual in Afrikaans and English

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Draftworx

Caseware

Pastel

SharePoint

Job description

Are you passionate about accounting and on your way to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))?

We're looking for a Trainee Accountant with at least 1 year of experience and a solid foundation in financial reporting, tax, and compliance—ideally with some exposure to the transport industry.

Minimum requirements :

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (completed or in progress)

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Trainee Accountant

Familiarity with the transport / logistics industry is advantageous

Proficient in Excel, SharePoint, and procurement platforms

Knowledge of Draftworx, Caseware, and Pastel

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Bilingual in Afrikaans and English preferred

Key Responsibilities :

Assist with bookkeeping to trial balance

Prepare financial statements and management reports using Draftworx, Caseware, and Pastel

Perform VAT and PAYE reviews and submissions

Reconcile accounts, process invoices, and manage debtors collections

Assist in tax calculations, registrations, and SARS compliance

Liaise with clients and provide support on accounting queries

Maintain SARS accounts and manage tax clearance applications

Ensure compliance with IFRS and auditing standards

If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful