SAIPA Trainee Accountant - 2026

Sagen Advisory; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established firm in South Africa is seeking SAIPA trainee Accountants for their 2026 intake. Candidates must have a relevant degree in accounting or finance. Responsibilities include performing accounting work, producing client reports, and full bookkeeping functions. Market-related remuneration will be offered. A valid driver's license and own transport are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting and/or finance degree from an accredited institution.
• Driver’s license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer literacy

Ability to work in a team

Excellent attention to detail

Education

BAccounting or equivalent

BCom Accounting

BCom Management Accounting

BCom Financial Accounting

Job description

An established firm in the Northern Suburbs is on the lookout for SAIPA trainee Accountants for their 2026 intake.

SAIPA Training Contracts are available to graduates and postgraduates who have completed a relevant accounting and /or finance degree at an accredited institution.

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

• 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

• Market related.