SAIPA Trainee Accountant - Pretoria
Shift Pursuit Pty Ltd · Pretoria, Gauteng
Posted 22 September 2026
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Are you currently looking to start your SAIPA articles and looking for a professional accounting firm where you can continue developing your skills and complete your training? An established accounting and bookkeeping firm in Montana Park, Pretoria, is looking for a motivated SAIPA Clerk to join their team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assisting with bookkeeping and accounting functions for various clients
- Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of financial records
- Supporting senior team members with client accounting requirements
- Working with accounting software including Pastel and Sage
- Assisting with payroll-related functions where required
- Preparing and maintaining accurate accounting documentation
- Assisting with client-related accounting queries
- Collecting and delivering accounting records and books to and from clients when required
- Providing general administrative and accounting support
- Developing practical accounting skills in line with SAIPA training requirements
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Currently studying towards a BCom Accounting degree part-time, or have completed an Accounting Degree and wish to commence SAIPA Articles
- Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Email
- Knowledge of Pastel, Sage and/or Payroll will be advantageous
- Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience advantageous
- Eager to learn and develop within the accounting profession
- Reliable, responsible and hardworking
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Interested?
If you meet the requirements, don’t miss out on this chance to advance your career. Apply online or send your CV to finance.jobs@shiftpursuit.co.za .
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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.