Saipa Trainee Accountant

Sagen Advisory; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 89,280 - 178,560; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Cape Town is seeking SAIPA trainee Accountants for their 2026 intake. Ideal candidates will have completed relevant accounting qualifications and possess strong attention to detail and team skills. Roles include producing client reports, performing bookkeeping, and handling VAT and PAYE reviews. Competitive remuneration of R8,000 to R16,000 per month is offered, along with bursary opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completed relevant accounting and/or finance degree at an accredited institution.
• Matric required.
• Driver’s license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting work.
• Produce client reports.
• Administrative duties.
• Full bookkeeping and accounting function up to trial balance.
• Handling of VAT and PAYE reviews.

Skills

Computer literacy

Ability to work in a team

Excellent attention to detail

Education

BAccounting, BCom Accounting, BCom Management Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting

Job description

Overview

An established firm in the Swartland is on the lookout for SAIPA trainee Accountants for their 2026 intake. There are bursary opportunities available for candidates in process with their accounting studies.

SAIPA Training Contracts are available to graduates and postgraduates who have completed a relevant accounting and /or finance degree at an accredited institution. Candidates with matric and in the process of studying towards an accounting qualification is also welcome to apply.

The firm provides reliable and professional auditing, accounting, taxation, secretarial and related administration services and advice to small and medium-sized businesses, individuals and larger organizations throughout South Africa.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform accounting work.
• Produce client reports.
• Administrative duties.
• Full bookkeeping and accounting function up to trial balance, including debtors, creditors, bank, petty cash, journals, etc.
• Handling of VAT and PAYE reviews.
• Invoicing and debtors’ collection.
• IRP5 calculations, reconciliations and submissions.
• Liaison with clients.
• Maintenance of SARS accounts.
• PAYE/UIF/SDL calculations and EMP201 submissions.
• Registration and deregistration for Income Tax, PAYE, VAT and Import and Export licenses.
• Tax clearance applications.
• UIF registration and administration.
• VAT calculations and VAT201 submissions.
• WCA registrations, submission of returns and arranging letters of good standing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric.
• BAccounting, BCom Accounting, BCom Management Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, or equivalent.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Driver’s license and own transport.

Remuneration

• R8,000 to R16,000 ctc per month.