SAIPA Article Clerk

Persona Staff; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Persona Staff in South Africa seeks a junior accountant to perform bookkeeping and monthly accounting up to trial balance, capture and process financial transactions, and assist with annual financial statements, VAT, PAYE and tax submissions. You will support SARS eFiling, payroll processing and audits, while maintaining records for multiple clients.

Ideal candidates hold a BCom Accounting or similar qualification with SAIPA article intent/registration, and have strong Excel and Xero/Sage

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or similar qualification (completed or in progress)
• Intention to register or currently registered for SAIPA articles
• Strong academic record (advantageous)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage)
• Good understanding of basic accounting and tax principles

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping and monthly accounting up to trial balance
• Capture and process financial transactions accurately
• Assist with preparation of annual financial statements
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and income tax returns
• Support SARS eFiling and liaise with SARS on queries
• Assist with payroll processing and statutory submissions (UIF, PAYE, SDL)
• Support audit and independent review engagements
• Prepare working papers and supporting documentation
• Perform bank, debtor, and creditor reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple clients
• Assist senior accountants with ad hoc tasks and client deliverables

Education

BCom Accounting

SAIPA articles (intention to register or registered)

Tools

Excel

Xero

Sage

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping and monthly accounting up to trial balance


• Capture and process financial transactions accurately


• Assist with preparation of annual financial statements


• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and income tax returns


• Support SARS eFiling and liaise with SARS on queries


• Assist with payroll processing and statutory submissions (UIF, PAYE, SDL)


• Support audit and independent review engagements


• Prepare working papers and supporting documentation


• Perform bank, debtor, and creditor reconciliations


• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple clients


• Assist senior accountants with ad hoc tasks and client deliverables

Requirements

• BCom Accounting or similar qualification (completed or in progress)


• Intention to register or currently registered for SAIPA articles


• Strong academic record (advantageous)


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage)


• Good understanding of basic accounting and tax principles