Job: 2027 ACCA Trainee Accountant - DBN (Durban)

Company : BDO South Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Hands-on audit experience

Job summary

BDO South Africa offers a 3-year ACCA Trainee Accountant Training Contract within its Audit division in Durban. Trainees gain practical audit experience and mentorship while working with diverse clients from listed companies to startups.

The programme provides hands‑on audit experience, and opportunities to build professional growth and ACCA qualification. You will develop technical accounting and auditing competencies, participate in training and professional development activities, and work

Qualifications

• ACCA-related degree from a recognised residential university.
• Auditing must be among the major subjects studied.
• Must have completed all ACCA examinations or be due to complete by December 2026.
• Advanced Auditing must be selected as an ACCA module.
• Applicant must be a South African citizen.
• Strong academic performance and commitment to auditing and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit engagements across a variety of industries.
• Assist audit teams in planning and executing audit assignments.
• Perform audit testing and documentation procedures.
• Gain exposure to listed companies and owner‑managed businesses.
• Work directly with clients and management teams.
• Apply auditing principles and professional judgment in engagements.
• Develop technical accounting and auditing competencies.
• Contribute to delivering exceptional client service.
• Participate in training, mentorship and professional development.
• Build competencies required for ACCA registration.

Education

ACCA accredited degree from a residential university

Auditing as major subject

Completed ACCA examinations or due before December 2026

Selected Advanced Auditing as ACCA module

South African citizenship

Strong academic performance

Job description

2027 ACCA Trainee Accountant - DBN (Durban)

About

Description

BDO South Africa is offering a 3-year ACCA Trainee Accountant Training Contract within its Audit division. The programme provides graduates with practical audit experience and the competencies required to qualify as a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA).As part of a globally connected professional services network, trainees will gain exposure to a broad range of clients, from listed companies to entrepreneurial startups, while working alongside experienced audit professionals. The programme offers mentorship, skills development, professional growth, hands‑on audit experience, and opportunities to work with diverse industries and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit engagements across a variety of industries.
• Assist audit teams in planning and executing audit assignments.
• Perform audit testing and documentation procedures.
• Gain exposure to listed companies and owner‑managed businesses.
• Work directly with clients and management teams.
• Apply auditing principles and professional judgement in audit engagements.
• Develop technical accounting and auditing competencies.
• Contribute to delivering exceptional client service.
• Participate in training, mentorship, and professional development activities.
• Build the competencies required for ACCA professional registration.

Qualifications

• ACCA accredited degree from a residential university.
• Auditing must be one of the major subjects.
• Must have successfully completed all ACCA examinations or be due to complete them by December 2026.
• Must have selected Advanced Auditing as one of the ACCA modules.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Strong academic performance and commitment to a career in auditing and accounting.

Hiring organization

BDO South Africa

Employment Type: internship