Intern: Accountant Job Description: 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? As the Accountants Intern for Sage Africa Middle East, you will be responsible for account and stakeholder management for new and existing accounting practices. This role involves a mix of administrative tasks, client communication, and project support, providing an excellent opportunity to learn the ins and outs of account management in a dynamic business environment. Key Responsibilities: Summary of the Role Client Relationship Management: • Assist in maintaining positive client relationships through regular communication and support. • Help address client inquiries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner. Project Coordination: • Support the account management team in coordinating and executing client projects. • Track project timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within scope. Administrative Support: • Prepare and maintain accurate records of client interactions and project details. • Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other client-facing documents. • Maintain accurate records of new signups, vetting responses and all campaigns Lead Management: • Ensure 24 Hour allocation of leads to the team • Track the leads progress and update the FY24 Insights working sheet Event / Lead Gen • To run and generate events / campaigns for lead generation • Data management of leads generated from events, manual databases and all other leads sources. What will make me successful? • Must have completed grade 12 / Matric • Must have completed an Accounting / Business Administration / Business Management degree or national diploma • Microsoft Office functionality (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) • 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 2025 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 atearlycareers@sage.com. Function: Sales Country: South Africa Office Location: Johannesburg Work Place type: Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It’s why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out atcareers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. 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