Accountants Intern

Job Description Accountants Intern

Looking for an internship that will provide you with an experience like no other?

We are seeking a motivated and client-focused Accountants Intern to join our sales team at the Midrand Offices.

What will the programme look like?

The Accountants Division Intern will provide support across onboarding, customer success, renewals, lead management, reporting, and administrative functions. The role offers practical experience in customer engagement, business operations, and CRM management while supporting the division's goals and customer experience initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Summary of the Role

• Support onboarding, renewals, and customer engagement activities.

• Maintain customer and lead information within Salesforce.

• Assist with reporting, data management, and administrative tasks.

• Support roadshows, events, and follow-up activities.

• Coordinate customer communications and internal team activities.

• Provide general operational support across the Accountants Division.

What will make me successful?

• Must have completed grade 12 / Matric

• Must have completed a degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance Management

• Microsoft Office functionality (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)

• A Clear Criminal record

• Must have no working experience

• Must have excellent telephonic etiquette

• A positive attitude and a passion for exceeding customer expectations.

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal & written)

• Strong customer focus and high-level customer service ethics

• Be bold and have a positive approach

• Be able to simplify process and communicate it effectively

• Strong customer service ethic and high attention to detail

• The ability to work within a team as a team player

• Cooperation and willingness

• Deadline driven and Ability to work under lot of pressure

• Conscientious, able to work with minimal supervision

• Ability to think outside the box.

• Teachable and hungry for knowledge

Office Location

Midrand Office - This is a hybrid role, three days per week at the office

What can I expect from the process?

• Apply online with CV

• Complete a gamified science-driven assessment via Harver, to help us accurately assess if you’re aligned to our values and behaviours, whilst removing any risk of unconscious bias from our process.

• If you match the profile, you'll be sent a video interview to record.

• If your video interview is successful, you’ll be invited to an Assessment Centre

• Successful candidates will join our Intern Programme on 1st October 2026 for 12 months

As we receive a high volume of applications, you may receive a delayed response to your video interview. We thank you for your patience.

Here at Sage, we are committed to inclusivity for all, so if there any adjustments that would help you thrive in the application process or beyond, please reach out to us at [email protected].