SAIPA Trainee & Professional Accountant Positions

About the role

We are seeking motivated SAIPA trainees and qualified professional accountants to join our Durban North office. The role involves delivering comprehensive bookkeeping, tax and advisory services to a diverse client portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Provide bookkeeping and accounting services for a portfolio of clients
• Process monthly management accounts and prepare annual financial statements
• Handle VAT processing, reconciliations and submissions
• Calculate and submit statutory returns, including PAYE and SARS eFiling
• Process creditors, perform reconciliations and manage cash‑flow forecasts and budgets
• Assist clients with full‑function accounting, tax and advisory support
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Perform ad‑hoc accounting duties as required

Required profile

• SAIPA trainees: currently studying or holding a BCom Accounting degree, strong desire to learn, analytical mindset and good communication skills
• Professional accountants: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, SAIPA (or SAICA) designation or eligibility, completed articles, 3‑5 years post‑articles experience preferred

Required skills

• Bookkeeping
• Management accounting
• Financial statement preparation
• VAT processing
• PAYE calculations
• SARS eFiling
• Cash‑flow forecasting
• Budgeting
• Reconciliations

What we offer

• Approved SAIPA training centre environment
• Diverse client base across multiple industries
• Supportive and professional workplace
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career growth within an established Durban North practice