Saipa Trainee

RPO Recruitment's Client is a well-established firm of chartered accountants and registered auditors in Pretoria. They are seeking to employ a bright and independent trainee that wants to qualify as a Professional Accountant (SAIPA).

**Responsibilities**:

- Capture transactions in accounting records.
- Perform reconciliations.
- Perform bookkeeping to trial balance.
- Interpreting clients’ accounting records and compiling annual financial statements (IFRS for
- SME’)
- Performed tax calculations and completed income tax returns and provisional tax returns.
- Perform VAT and PAYE calculations to submit returns on E-filing.
- Assist Accountants with various client matters, including administrative work.
- Resolve queries.
- Performing tasks required in terms of the SAIPA competency framework.
- Any other tasks related to the role.

**Requirements**:

- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be very comfortable with, and have a general understanding of, computers and software, with
- an ability to learn new software quickly.
- Have a working knowledge of Word and Excel. Experience with Draftworx, Xero, and Pastel is
- advantageous but not required.
- Have solid analytical ability and work well under pressure while maintaining high levels of
- accuracy and quality of work.
- Be deadline-driven and able to work independently without constant supervision.
- Have a strong desire to learn and develop in the position in line with furthering your traineeship.
- Great bill of health, both physically and mentally.
- Be studying towards or possessing a BCom Degree or similar qualification.
- Valid Driver’s license (will be a great advantage) and own reliable transport

**Benefits**:

- Study leave for qualifying trainees and a firm focus on you achieving your qualification.
- Integrated learning environment, study sessions and direct access to partner (training officer).
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.