Bdo Wave 2026 Acca Traineeship - Cape Town

Bdo South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm is seeking Trainee Accountants for a 3-year training contract in Cape Town. You will assist in audits, gain experience, and receive support to achieve ACCA qualification. The role includes performing audit procedures, participating in planning activities, and developing professional judgement. Ideal candidates should have an ACCA accredited degree and a willingness to learn, along with strong communication and organisational skills. This position offers exam costs covered and paid study leave.

Benefits

Exam and tuition costs covered

Paid study leave

Lecture preparation costs covered

Qualifications

• ACCA accredited degree from an approved university with auditing as one of the major subjects, preferably completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of audits from planning through to completion.
• Support planning activities by preparing audit planning documents.
• Perform audit procedures across financial statement areas.
• Evaluate evidence to assess risk of material misstatement.
• Escalate issues identified to senior team members.
• Contribute to completion procedures, including final analytical reviews.

Skills

Keen willingness to learn

Ability to handle and manage stress

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Excellent command of English

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Flexible working hours

Project management skills

High attention to detail

Team player

Commitment to self-development

Ability to work within diverse teams

Strong organisational ability

Education

ACCA accredited degree

Job description

Job title: BDO Wave

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: January 02,

Description

The ACCA Accountant Traineeship is a 3-year training Contract whereby you will gain the relevant experience in order to register as a Chartered Certified Accountant with ACCA.

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for January

where first-year trainees will start their training contract within the BDO Wave Audit division based Cape Town.

The training contract will ensure that you obtain the support to write the strategic level exams and achieve the competencies required to register with ACCA.

You will be equipped with generalist expertise and experience in a broad range of commercial sectors.

As a BDO Wave Audit professional, you'll work in a fast-paced environment and help BDO Wave to deliver exceptional client service.

Roles and Responsibilities

Audit (Technical)

Assist in the delivery of audits from planning through to completion, gaining exposure to the full audit cycle

Support planning activities by preparing audit planning documents, creating system notes, and contributing to risk assessments

During execution, perform audit procedures across financial statement areas such as payroll, cash and bank, revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and property, plant and equipment (PPE)

Evaluate evidence to assess whether there is a risk of material misstatement within financial data and document findings clearly

Escalate issues identified to senior team members and assist in resolving queries

Contribute to completion procedures, including final analytical reviews, clearing outstanding queries, preparing completion checklists, and assisting in drafting audit reports

Develop professional judgement by linking audit findings to business risks and industry context

Administration

Complete monthly feedback forms by requesting input from managers on work performed during audit engagements

Track and update monthly skills reviews within the Learning & Training System (LTS) to monitor competencies obtained, supporting sign-off at the end of the training contract

Prepare and deliver presentations, and actively participate in team presentations to build professional communication skills

Studying

Progress towards the ACCA qualification with structured support and mentorship

Balance work and study commitments, developing resilience and discipline

Apply theoretical knowledge from ACCA studies directly into audit engagements, strengthening both technical ability and professional judgement

Study support

• Exam and tuition costs covered by BDO Wave for the first attempt of your ACCA exams
• Lecture preparation with an approved Learning Service Provider covered by BDO Wave
• Paid study leave

Requirements

Education

ACCA accredited degree from an approved university with auditing as one of the major subjects, preferably completed

Skills

• Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to the audit team
• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management
• Flexible in terms of working hours when required
• Project management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Team player
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth
• Ability to work within diverse teams
• Strong organisational ability