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Trainee Accountant (SAICA Training Contract)

How2Apply Talent Network

Rustenburg, North West

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

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Job Description

A private school trust in Rustenburg needs an accountant who can close fast and explain the variances. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Rustenburg, North West. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What your day looks like

Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
Track stock costing, standard costs and production variances
Build budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads
Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks
Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission

What you need

Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups
At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
You meet month-end deadlines without being chased

Helpful, not essential

Consolidation experience across several companies
CIMA qualification for management accounting posts

What's in it for you

Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
Study assistance for board exams
Paid professional body membership fees

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: SAICA or SAIPA membership proof if you have it plus a brief sample of a management report with figures removed.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Rustenburg; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

Open your CV with your qualification, your professional body and the ERP you know best; that's the shortlist filter.
Show what you improved, such as "cut month-end close from 10 days to 6"; results beat task lists.