BDO: Trainee Accountant - ACCA / SAICA

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for 2025 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Financial Services (FS) division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the SAICA and ACCA competencies to register as a Chartered Accountant/Chartered Certified Accountant. and equip you with specialist expertise and experience in the Banking, Insurance, Asset Management and Funds industries.

As a BDO Financial Services professional, you’ll work in a fast-paced, innovative and technology driven environment and help BDO's established FS business to deliver exceptional client service and further disrupt and transform the FS industry.  

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.

The following Trainee Programmes are open for applications:

ACCA Trainee Accountant - Financial Services, Cape Town

• Bcom Accounting Degree / Honours Degree at a ACCA accredited university
• Auditing as a subject
• Preference given to Honours Degree
• Advanced Auditing to be selected as a professional module

ACCA Trainee Accountant - External Audit, Cape Town

• Bcom Accounting Degree / Honours Degree at a ACCA accredited university
• Auditing as a subject
• Preference given to Honours Degree
• Advanced Auditing to be selected as a professional module
• Must be a South African citizen

2025 SAICA Trainee Accountant - Audit, Johannesburg

• Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent level qualification at a SAICA recognised University.

SAICA Trainee Accountant Audit - Financial Services, Cape Town

• Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent level qualification at a SAICA recognised University.

Financial Assistance - Supporting Aspiring CA(SA) Students

• Have successfully passed/will pass their CTA/PGDA in 2024 at a SAICA-accredited university

Skills and Competencies:

• Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to audit team;
• Strong technical ability;
• High level of attention to detail and analytical and problem solving abilities;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to relate to clients;
• Ability to apply sound professional judgment;
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth;
• Ability to work within diverse teams;
• Strong organisational ability.