Trainee Accountant (SAICA) - 2026

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

Job summary

A reputable assurance firm in Cape Town is seeking SAICA Trainee Accountants for the 2026 intake. Graduates with an Accounting/Auditing degree from a SAICA-accredited university will receive exceptional training and experience. Responsibilities include audit work, producing reports, and finalizing audit files. A competitive salary range of R15,000 to R19,000 per month is available, along with performance bonuses.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Completed an Accounting/Auditing degree at a SAICA-accredited university.
• Driver’s license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit work.
• Produce client reports.
• Complete tax returns.
• Finalise an audit file and propose an audit opinion.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

BA Accounting

BAccHons

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Well-established and reputable Assurance and Accounting firm in the northern suburbs of Cape Town is seeking to employ SAICA Trainee Accountants for the 2026 intake.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates wanting to obtain a SAICA training contract with a well-established, reputable and rapidly growing assurance firm where they will receive excellent training and experience.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate/postgraduate who have completed an Accounting/Auditing degree at a SAICA-accredited university. The firm is looking for a self-confident individual with a completed accounting degree, who likes to work as part of a team, but is also willing to take initiative and capable of working independently.

The firm provides reliable and professional auditing, accounting, taxation, secretarial and related administration services and advice to small and medium-sized businesses, individuals and larger organisations throughout South Africa.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform audit work.
• Produce client reports.
• Complete tax returns.
• Finalise an audit file and propose an audit opinion.
• Manage personal performance.
• Work effectively in teams.
• Uphold ethics and values and act with integrity.
• Write clearly and succinctly.
• Set clear objectives and plan activities.
• Work productively and in a challenging environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• BAccounting, BAccHons degree, Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences, Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Driver’s license and own transport.

Remuneration

• R15,000 to R19,000 per month, depending on qualifications.
• Performance bonuses.