SAIPA Trainee Accountant – Cape Town

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

Job summary

Shift Pursuit is seeking a motivated SAIPA Trainee to join our team in Durbanville. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in accounting, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to developing their career within a professional accounting environment.

The role involves assisting with bookkeeping and accounting functions, preparing annual financial statements, reconciling bank and general ledger accounts, VAT and PAYE submissions, monthly management reports, basic tax calculations,

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting / BCompt / Accounting degree or equivalent.
• SAIPA training contract eligibility is essential.
• Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, Pastel, Sage is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping and accounting functions.
• Assist with preparation of annual financial statements.
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT, PAYE and other SARS-related submissions.
• Assist with monthly accounting and management reports.
• Perform basic tax calculations and tax-related duties.
• Assist with audits and accounting-related assignments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

BCom Accounting / BCompt / Accounting degree

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented SAIPA Trainee to join our client’s team in Durbanville. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in accounting, a willingness to learn, and a passion for developing their career within a professional accounting environment.

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist with bookkeeping and accounting functions.
• Assist with preparation of annual financial statements.
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT, PAYE and other SARS-related submissions.
• Assist with monthly accounting and management reports.
• Perform basic tax calculations and tax-related duties.
• Assist with audits and accounting-related assignments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Requirements:

• Relevant BCom Accounting / BCompt / Accounting degree or equivalent qualification.
• SAIPA training contract eligibility is essential.
• Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience will be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A strong willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, Pastel, Sage or similar will be advantageous.

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