Trainee Accountant (SAICA) - 2027

Sagen Advisory; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Sagen Advisory, a well-established assurance and accounting firm in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, invites SAICA Trainee Accountants for the 2027 intake. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain a SAICA training contract with a reputable, growing firm offering solid training and real experience.

The ideal candidate is a graduate with a SAICA-accredited Accounting degree, able to work in a team and independently, with strong attention to detail, a driver’s license and own transport.

Qualifications

• SAICA-accredited degree required (BAccounting, BAccHons or equivalent).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences or Applied Accounting Sciences preferred.
• Strong teamwork, ability to work independently, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit work.
• Produce client reports.
• Complete tax returns.
• Finalize audit files and propose audit opinions.
• 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 in a challenging environment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Driver’s license

Attention to detail

Education

BAccounting

BAccHons

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences

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 2027 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 R20,000 per month, depending on qualifications.
• Performance bonuses.