SAIPA Trainee Accountant – Cape Town

Shift Pursuit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit in Durbanville, Western Cape, is offering an SAIPA training contract for aspiring accounting professionals. Join a professional accounting environment and work towards becoming a qualified Professional Accountant (SA).

You will assist with annual financial statements, bookkeeping, tax calculations, SARS submissions, and monthly management reporting, gaining exposure to diverse clients and tasks.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting or a relevant accounting qualification.
• Intention to pursue or currently pursuing the SAIPA training route.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Perform bookkeeping and monthly accounting functions.
• Assist with tax calculations, tax returns and SARS submissions.
• Support monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Assist with reconciliations and general accounting duties.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Gain exposure to a variety of clients and accounting-related tasks.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Teamwork

Education

BCom Accounting / BCom Financial Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an aspiring accounting professional looking to kick-start your career and complete your SAIPA training contract? This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to gain practical experience within a professional accounting environment while working towards becoming a qualified Professional Accountant (SA). This opportunity is based in Durbanville, Western Cape.

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Perform bookkeeping and monthly accounting functions.
• Assist with tax calculations, tax returns and SARS submissions.
• Support monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Assist with reconciliations and general accounting duties.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Gain exposure to a variety of clients and accounting-related tasks.

Requirements:

• BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting or a relevant accounting qualification.
• Intention to pursue or currently pursuing the SAIPA training route.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.