Trainee Accountant (CIMA | SAIPA) - 2026

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

Job summary

A reputable advisory firm in Stellenbosch is offering CIMA and SAIPA Training Contracts for graduates holding a Finance and Accounting degree. This role involves producing client reports, performing accounting tasks, and liaising with clients. Candidates must possess strong attention to detail, computer literacy, and a valid driver's license. Market-related remuneration is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Finance and Accounting degree at an accredited institution.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Possession of a driver's license and own transport is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce client reports.
• Perform accounting work including bookkeeping up to trial balance.
• Handle VAT and PAYE reviews.
• Liaise with clients and maintain SARS accounts.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

BAccounting, BCom Accounting, BCom Management Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting or equivalent

Job description

CIMA and SAIPA Training Contracts available to graduates and postgraduates who have completed a Finance and Accounting degree at an accredited institution.

The firm renders a wide range of services in accordance with its core values and objectives and focuses on small and medium-sized businesses. It provides professional services across the Western and Southern Cape region. The two directors are chartered accountants and registered auditors with the Independent Regulatory Board of Auditors.

Responsibilities

• Produce client reports.
• Perform accounting work.
• 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.