SAICA Trainee Accountant Audit

BDO South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm is looking for first-year trainees for a 3-year SAICA Accountant Traineeship starting in 2027. Successful candidates will engage in audit work, gain hands-on experience across various sectors, and meet SAICA competencies required to register as Chartered Accountants. The firm offers a supportive environment with opportunities for skills development and professional growth in a fast-paced atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Desire for exposure to a range of client sectors.
• Interest in hands-on experience with clients.
• Willingness to learn in a supportive environment focused on development.

Responsibilities

• Engage in audit work from the start of the traineeship.
• Collaborate with teams on various client engagements.
• Gain experience in different commercial sectors.

Education

SAICA qualification

Job description

ONE ORGANISATION – GLOBALLY CONNECTED

BDO’s global organisation extends across 167 countries and territories, with 97292+ people working out of 1,728 offices – and we’re all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. Our firms across the organisation cooperate closely and comply with consistent operating principles and quality standards.

OUR PURPOSE

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

Our mission defines who we are and why we exist. It’s our core purpose. We play a big role in helping our clients and people achieve their dreams. Our mission keeps us grounded and humble about our impact on people’s lives every day.

What you can expect when you join BDO.

1. A commitment to creating unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities
2. A friendly and supportive culture, surrounded by teammates who are on the same journey as you
3. Collaboration and an open-door policy, all the way up to our CEO
4. A mentor to guide and challenge you
5. Exposure to a range of clients, from large JSE-listed companies to smaller owner-managed businesses
6. Opportunities to show you care through our CSI initiatives
7. A chance to meet other colleagues at our Sports & Social functions
8. Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff
9. Hands‑on involvement in audit work from the day you join
10. A choice of six offices in South Africa offering audit work. Our other offices do Advisory work and as such traineeships are not available in Nelspruit, Roodepoort, Stellenbosch.
11. A firm big enough to be able to access the best group of experts for a client’s needs from our national and international network, and small enough to be responsive and innovative in tackling challenges.

The SAICA Accountant Traineeship is a 3 Year Training Contract whereby you will learn all the necessary SAICA competencies to pass your APC qualification in order to register as a Chartered Accountant.

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for 2027 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Audit division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the SAICA competencies to register as a Chartered Accountant and equip you with generalist expertise and experience in a broad range of commercial sectors. As a BDO Audit professional, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and help BDO to deliver exceptional client service.

We are looking for candidates who would like:

• Exposure to a broad range of client sectors
• Hands‑on experience with clients and management
• Open door policy with managers and partners
• To learn about a broad range of businesses from listed entities to entrepreneurial start ups
• A supportive environment that is focused on skills development and professionalism.