SAIPA Trainee Accountant

Recruiter:

BGC

Job Ref:

CPT000001/MT

Date posted:

Sunday, June 1, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our established firm based in Claremont, Cape Town is looking to employ a bright and independent trainee who wants to qualify as a Professional Accountant.

POSITION INFO:
Main Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Completion of all tasks necessary to gain sufficient exposure to the SAIPA Training Program competencies and related documentation over the period of traineeship to a SAIPA degree of expertise.
Bookkeeping, accounting reports and related services.
Assurance, review and compilation of Annual Financial Statements.
Tax calculations, submissions of VAT201 and EMP201.
Ad hoc related services (risk assessments, client advice, valuations).
Any other related tasks.

Requirements
The ideal candidate should have the following:

Completed a SAIPA accredited degree, e.g., BCom in Financial Accounting.
Must reside in Cape Town.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.
Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with accounting software such as Pastel will be beneficial.
An understanding of basic accounting concepts.
The willingness to learn, ask questions, and take ownership of tasks.

Benefits:

Flexible work hours (subject to core office hours).
Above average study leave for qualifying trainees, and a firm focus on you achieving your qualification.
Mentorship, integrated learning environment, study sessions and direct access to partner (training officer).
Exposure to varied client base in different sectors.

Please note: Should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Tax Compliance Officer
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Our established firm based in Claremont, Cape Town is looking to employ a bright and independent tax Compliance officer/ Practitioner to join our team in the field of tax compliance and administration. The candidate should either have suitable practical experience in the role or a strong academic qualification/history in the field of tax.
3 days ago

Financial Manager
Location: Capetown
Salary: R 660 000.00 highly negotiable
Require the services of a suitable qualified Financial Manager with a B.COM or similar with preferably PASTEL (or any other package) and advanced EXCEL. This person will be supported by bookkeepers as well as Creditors / Debtors clerks.
1 day ago

Tax Administrator - Durbanville
Location: Durbanville
Salary:
Our client, an accounting firm in the Northern Suburbs, is in need of a tax Administrator/ E-fling Compliance officer.
2 days ago

SAIPA Trainee Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Monthly
Our established firm based in Claremont, Cape Town is looking to employ a bright and independent trainee who wants to qualify as a Professional Accountant.
4 days ago

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Our client is looking for a Chief Financial officer to join their team. This role is based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, with the potential opportunity for future relocation to their U.S.-based OEM operation.
21 days ago

Trust Compliance Officer
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market related
Our client, an investment management company, is seeking a Trust Compliance officer. This role provi
21 days ago

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / STELLENBOSCH (OFFSHORE INVESTMENTS)
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary:
27 days ago

Trust Officer Assistant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market related
A client-centric financial planning team is seeking the assistance of a Trust officer Assistant to j
55 days ago

Senior Tax Specialist
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Brief DescriptionLooking for your next career opportunity to Specialize in tax? Do you have the drive and the passion to join an amazing team that is looking for someone to drive compliance, reporting, and strategy across our dynamic multinational business. If you're a tax expert with a passion for international tax and transfer pricing—and want to be part of a FinTech making a difference in...
Today

Accounting and Tax Graduates - Accounting Practice, Southern Suburbs
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
1 day ago