Nexia SAB&T is offering an exciting SAICA/ACCA Trainee Accountant opportunity at their Cape Town Office for the 2026 traineeship programme. Nexia SAB&T have a nationwide presence in South Africa, and through being a Nexia member firm, they are globally connected. This allows them to access internationally minded professionals and support local businesses in their overseas growth ventures. This role reports to the Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting audits in accordance with International Standards of Auditing (ISA) and ensure that clients are compliant with applicable accounting standards. Don’t wait, apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Participate in audit engagements and executing the work plan
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility & providing support
• Communicating and updating senior team members on progress
• Preparing and attending meetings with target management teams
• Preparing reports and schedules, Interpreting financial statements
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients
• Select appropriate accounting frameworks and policies
• Accounts for the entity’s transactions, including non-routine transactions
• Building strong internal working relationships across all services lines
• Contribute towards securing the best talent at the firm
• Act ethically and in accordance with the rules of professional conduct
• Maintain your own educational programme and develop your interpersonal skills

Requirements:

SAICA

• Grade 12 (Essential)
• BCom Accounting Degree obtained
• Completed CTA 2/ PGDA (Preferred) – SAICA
• No work experience is required for this position
• Candidates need to reside within the Western Cape

Alternatively

ACCA

• Grade 12
• BCom Accounting Degree (Average pass mark of 65%)
• Completed Foundations modules - Preferred
• Busy with Professional modules (P1- P7)
• Candidates need to reside within the Western Cape

Key Competencies:

• Responds and adapts to change
• Identifies problems, conducts research, evaluates evidence and makes appropriate decisions
• Asks appropriate and probing questions to obtain required information
• Communicates effectively in written and verbal format
• Takes responsibility for own development

Skills and Behavioural Attributes

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Display levels of patience and understanding
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Responsibility and accountability
• Negotiating skills
• Team player, approachable, receptive to feedback from others
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Prioritising, ability to manage time effectively
• People management skills
• Good listening skills, actively clarifying what has been communicated to ensure understanding
• Integrity, honesty and confidentiality
• Assertive, able to handle conflicts
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a culture diverse environment
• Self-motivated and energetic

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to lkqhna@apply.simplify.hr visit our website: www.rporecruitment.co.za Alternatively, you are also welcome to contact Lee Wilhelm on LinkedIn. Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.