ACCA/SAIPA Trainee Accountant (3-Year Training Contract)

Introduction

Launch Your Accounting Career with a Boutique Firm!

Are you a top Accounting student aspiring to become a Chartered Certified Accountant or Professional Accountant ? Join our ACCA/SAIPA 3-Year Training Programme and gain hands-on experience across accounting, auditing, taxation, and compliance within a dynamic boutique accounting and auditing firm. Working closely with experienced professionals and a diverse client portfolio, you'll receive personalized mentorship, meaningful responsibility, and exceptional learning opportunities to accelerate your professional growth and build a successful career in the accounting profession.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Duties

• Prepare financial statements, management accounts, and reconciliations.

• Maintain client accounting records and assist with bookkeeping.

• Support external audit engagements, testing, and audit file preparation.

• Assist with tax returns, VAT, PAYE, and SARS submissions.

• Liaise with clients, resolve queries, and maintain confidentiality.

• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, and statutory requirements.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements

• Completed or studying towards a BCom Accounting degree.

• Strong academic results in accounting-related subjects.

• No experience required; internships or vacation work advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Financial accounting and reporting

• Auditing fundamentals

• Taxation basics

• Reconciliations and bookkeeping

• MS Excel, Word, Outlook

• Accounting and audit software

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail

• Analytical thinking

• Learning agility

• Accountability

• Integrity & professionalism

• Communication & teamwork

• Time management

• Client focus

• Strong work ethic