SAIPA Trainee Accountant – 3-Year Training Contract

About the role

Our client, an established accounting practice, is seeking a motivated SAIPA Trainee Accountant to join a structured three‑year training contract. This role is ideal for a final‑year or recent accounting graduate eager to gain hands‑on experience across financial accounting, taxation, auditing, and client advisory while working toward SA qualification.

Key responsibilities

• Process monthly accounting records, including cashbooks, bank reconciliations and supplier/customer transactions.
• Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledgers and assist with management accounts.
• Support the preparation of Annual Financial Statements and statutory returns via SARS eFiling (VAT201, EMP201).
• Assist with payroll processing, EMP501 reconciliations, ITR12/ITR14 tax calculations and submissions.
• Handle SARS queries, audits, independent reviews and maintain working paper files.
• Participate in internal control evaluations, asset verification, inventory counts, and CIPC filings.
• Provide professional support to clients on routine accounting and cloud‑accounting queries.
• Maintain the SAIPA training logbook and competency requirements.

Required profile

• BCom Accounting or equivalent NQF Level 7, accredited/eligible for SAIPA training, or in the final semester.
• Completed subjects: Financial Accounting 3, Taxation 3, Auditing 3, Corporate Law 2, Management & Cost Accounting/Finance 3.
• Strong academic record and a valid South African driver’s licence.
• Own reliable vehicle for client visits.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Competitive CTC ranging from R11 000 to R24 000 per month (subject to experience).
• Structured three‑year SAIPA training contract leading to Professional Accountant qualification.