SAIPA Training Accountant: Bookkeeping & Tax Path

Sagen Advisory; George; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagen Advisory, a medium-sized accounting and audit firm within a global network, offers SAIPA training contracts for the 2027 intake. Successful candidates will have a relevant degree or diploma and be ready to join a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

The role involves full bookkeeping, VAT/PAYE processing, client liaison, and preparing reports up to trial balance. Driver’s license is preferred; transport required.

Qualifications

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

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.

Job description

Sagen Advisory, a medium-sized accounting and audit firm within a global network, offers SAIPA training contracts for the 2027 intake. Successful candidates will have a relevant degree or diploma and be ready to join a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

The role involves full bookkeeping, VAT/PAYE processing, client liaison, and preparing reports up to trial balance. Driver’s license is preferred; transport required.