SAIPA Trainee Accountant

GAS Accounting; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GAS Accounting in Sandton is seeking a SAIPA Trainee Accountant to kickstart a professional journey in accounting. You will gain hands-on experience with foundational financial tasks while aligning with SAIPA standards, building skills for a successful career.

The role emphasizes on-site collaboration, accurate record-keeping, and involvement in budgets, reporting, and client queries within a compliant environment.

Qualifications

• SAIPA Trainee Accountant role focused on foundational financial work.
• Gains hands-on experience with financial tasks.
• Aligned with SAIPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recording financial transactions per accounting standards.
• Support monthly financial reports and management accounts.
• Assist with annual financial statements and audits.
• Engage with clients to resolve queries and ensure tax compliance.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Participate in budget preparation and forecasting.
• Support internal controls and accounting policies.
• Collaborate with the team to improve financial processes.

Education

BCom Accounting Degree

Job description

About the Role

As a SAIPA Trainee Accountant, you will embark on a professional journey designed to support your development within the accounting field. This role focuses on providing foundational financial and accounting support while aligning with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants standards. You will gain hands-on experience working with various financial tasks that will help you build the skills necessary for a successful career in accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and recording financial transactions in accordance with relevant accounting standards
• Support the preparation of monthly financial reports and management accounts
• Assist with the completion of annual financial statements and audits
• Engage with clients to resolve financial queries and ensure compliance with tax regulations
• Help in maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Participate in budget preparation and forecasting processes
• Support the implementation of internal controls and accounting policies
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to projects aimed at improving efficiencies in financial processes

Requirements

• BCom Accounting Degree
• Reliable or own transport
• Must be able to work on-site in our Sandton office

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to promoting equity in line with the Employment Equity Act. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and strive to create an inclusive environment.