SAIPA Traineeship

Kickstart your career as a SAIPA Trainee Accountant in a dynamic and supportive environment! We’re offering a 3-year training contract where you’ll gain hands-on experience in accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance for a diverse range of SME clients. This is a great opportunity to grow professionally while working with experienced mentors and using industry-leading software. If you’re completing or have completed a SAIPA-recognised BCom degree, have strong attention to detail, and a passion for learning, we’d love to hear from you.

• Prepare and process financial records and transactions
• Assist in drafting annual financial statements
• Perform VAT and income tax calculations and submissions
• Handle payroll processing and EMP201 submissions
• Conduct bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with SARS and CIPC regulations
• Communicate with clients and support them with financial queries
• Use accounting software (e.g. Pastel, Xero, Sage) for daily tasks
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems

• Be successfully registered to study towards an accredited degree by SAIPA, or better
• Basic computer literacy skills and be proficient in the use of Mircosoft Word and Excel

• No experience required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethics
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow

We utilise a simple and effective reporting structure whereby you would report to the accounting manager, and the accounting manager reports to the Managing Director. There are instances where you would report directly to the Managing Director.