Trainee Accountant - Hybrid Role with Mentorship

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentorship

Career growth

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24's client in Bloemfontein seeks a motivated Trainee Accountant to join the finance team. The role offers hybrid work with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, building practical accounting experience.

You will learn bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation under guidance of chartered accountants, with a path toward professional qualifications and career growth in finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or currently pursuing one.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
• Record financial transactions accurately in the company's accounting software.
• Support the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and other regulatory filings.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts.
• Participate in internal audits and provide necessary documentation.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Placements24's client in Bloemfontein seeks a motivated Trainee Accountant to join the finance team. The role offers hybrid work with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, building practical accounting experience.

You will learn bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation under guidance of chartered accountants, with a path toward professional qualifications and career growth in finance.