SAIPA Training Accountant - 2027

Introduction

Medium-sized audit firm, part of a global network with a strong international brand, offering a variety of assurance, accounting, and consulting services. The firm services a diverse range of clients from individuals to large corporates, in the private and public sectors.

Description

A Medium-sized accounting and audit firm, part of a global network is offering SAIPA training contracts for qualifying candidates for the 2027 intake.

The ideal candidate will have a completed qualifying accounting or related degree, diploma, or certificate at an accredited institution. The firm is looking for ambitious candidates with the required qualification, who likes to work as part of a team, but is also willing to take initiative and capable of working independently.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform accounting work.

• Produce client reports.

• Administrative duties.

• Full bookkeeping and accounting function up to trial balance, including debtors, creditors, bank, petty cash, journals, etc.

• Handling of VAT and PAYE reviews.

• Invoicing and debtors’ collection.

• IRP5 calculations, reconciliations, and submissions.

• Liaison with clients.

• Maintenance of SARS accounts.

• PAYE/UIF/SDL calculations and EMP201 submissions.

• Registration and deregistration for Income Tax, PAYE, VAT, and Import and Export licenses.

• Tax clearance applications.

• UIF registration and administration.

• VAT calculations and VAT201 submissions.

• WCA registrations, submission of returns, and arranging letters of good standing.

Qualifications and Experience

• BAccounting, BCom Accounting, BCom Management Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, or equivalent.

• Computer literacy.

• Ability to work in a team.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Driver’s license and own transport.

Remuneration

• Market related.