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SAIPA Trainee Accountant 2026

Location: Northern Suburbs, Cape Town

Ref: LRF26001

Type: Permanent

Industry: Financial

An established Chartered & Professional Accountant Firm in Durbanville, Northern Suburbs, Cape Town is recruiting an aspiring SAIPA Trainee Accountant to join their team for the 2026.  

The firm is committed to offering their clients quality service and outstanding business solutions. Their commitment to setting high standards in the industry has resulted in the firm being highly regarded in the local business community.

The firm is looking for a self-confident individual with a completed accounting degree, who likes to work as part of a team, but is also willing to take initiative and capable of working independently.

Requirements

  • BCom Accounting Degree or similar, as allowed by SAIPA
  • In progress qualifications will also be considered
  • Computer literacy        
  • Ability to work in a team        
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Driver’s license and own transport

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Produce client reports
  • Perform accounting work
  • Perform audit work
  • Complete tax returns
  • Finalise an audit file and propose an audit opinion
  • Manage personal performance
  • Work effectively in teams
  • Uphold ethics and values and act with integrity
  • Write clearly and succinctly
  • Set clear objectives and plan activities
  • Work productively and in a challenging environment

Salary:  R12,000 to R15,000 per month, depending on qualification and or experience.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Ensure you meet all the requirements.
  • Complete all the requested information below.
  • Remember to attach your CV.
  • Once your application has been made, you will receive a generic e-mail to confirm the receipt of your application.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
  • Should you not be contacted by a consultant within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.