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The Audit Supervisor forms part of the team overseeing the ACCA trainees working on audit engagements for BDO UK. They are responsible for ensuring that audit working papers completed by the ACCA trainees are reviewed and at the required quality standard prior to the work being reviewed by the BDO UK audit team. The Audit Supervisor is also involved with the day-to-day operations of the division, including the completion of skills reviews on LTS. They report to the Manager of the division for daily work contact.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide regular updates to the division management team
• Build and manage relationships with UK Managers
• Oversee and review work performed by ACCA trainees ensuring compliance with standards, audit quality and firm methodology
• Provide on the job training and coaching to trainees
• Provide guidance on technical audit and accounting matters
• Assist with time management and productivity of trainees
• Provide trainees with constructive feedback on a timely basis
• Ensure the review notes given to trainees are clear and provide sufficient detail to ensure proper understanding of errors and issues noted
• Manage review timelines to ensure UK deadlines and timing requirements are met
• Responsible for the daily training and development of the trainees through knowledge and skills sharing
• Formulate training interventions and sessions to improve audit quality and trainee development
• Monitor trainees' progress and development needs
• Applying firm policies consistently and fairly
• Ensuring trainees understand firm culture and expectations

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate Degree in Accounting
• Completed 3 Year SAICA articles
• ITC

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to carry out complex written and oral instructions
• Ability to plan and organize the work of others
• Sound supervisory experience
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of accounting standards
• Flexible in terms of working hours, when required
• Ability to operate as part of a team
• Strong project management skills
• Quality and detail-oriented

Job requirements:

• Full time in-office role

The Audit Supervisor forms part of the team overseeing the ACCA trainees working on audit engagements for BDO UK. They are responsible for ensuring that audit working papers completed by the ACCA trainees are reviewed and at the required quality standard prior to the work being reviewed by the BDO UK audit team. The Audit Supervisor is also involved with the day-to-day operations of the division, including the completion of skills reviews on LTS. They report to the Manager of the division for daily work contact.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide regular updates to the division management team
• Build and manage relationships with UK Managers
• Oversee and review work performed by ACCA trainees ensuring compliance with standards, audit quality and firm methodology
• Provide on the job training and coaching to trainees
• Provide guidance on technical audit and accounting matters
• Assist with time management and productivity of trainees
• Provide trainees with constructive feedback on a timely basis
• Ensure the review notes given to trainees are clear and provide sufficient detail to ensure proper understanding of errors and issues noted
• Manage review timelines to ensure UK deadlines and timing requirements are met
• Responsible for the daily training and development of the trainees through knowledge and skills sharing
• Formulate training interventions and sessions to improve audit quality and trainee development
• Monitor trainees' progress and development needs
• Applying firm policies consistently and fairly
• Ensuring trainees understand firm culture and expectations

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate Degree in Accounting
• Completed 3 Year SAICA articles
• ITC

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to carry out complex written and oral instructions
• Ability to plan and organize the work of others
• Sound supervisory experience
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of accounting standards
• Flexible in terms of working hours, when required
• Ability to operate as part of a team
• Strong project management skills
• Quality and detail-oriented

Job requirements:

• Full time in-office role

The ACCA Assistant Manager forms part of the team overseeing the ACCA trainees, working on audit engagements for BDO UK. They are responsible for ensuring that audit working papers completed by the ACCA trainees are reviewed and at the required quality standard prior to the work being reviewed by the BDO UK audit team. The Assistant Manager is also involved with the day-to-day operations of the division, including the completion of skills reviews on LTS and monitoring of feedback. They report to the Manager of the division for daily work contact.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide regular updates to the division management team
• Build and manage relationships with UK Managers
• Oversee and review work performed by ACCA trainees ensuring compliance with standards, audit quality and firm methodology
• Provide on the job training and coaching to trainees
• Provide guidance on technical audit and accounting matters
• Formulate training interventions and sessions to improve audit quality and trainee development
• Monitor trainees' progress and development needs
• Assist with time management and productivity of trainees
• Provide trainees with constructive feedback on a timely basis
• Track trainees' feedback
• Track trainee compliance with training requirements
• Member of firm's Learning & Development faculty – to provide training to trainees and experienced hires
• Ensure the review notes given to trainees are clear and provide sufficient detail to ensure proper understanding of errors and issues noted
• Manage review timelines to ensure UK deadlines and timing requirements are met
• Responsible for the daily training and development of the trainees through knowledge and skills sharing
• Regular one-on-one meetings with allocated trainees
• Supporting trainees in their career growth
• Applying firm policies consistently and fairly
• Ensuring trainees understand firm culture and expectations
• Preparing for internal and external meetings including preparing meeting material
• Involvement with recruitment (Talent) including campus visits and assessment centres

Qualifications and minimum requirements

• Newly qualified CA(SA) registered or eligible to register with SAICA
• Full experience with accounting and auditing standards

Competencies

• 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
• Ability to operate as part of a team
• Sound supervisory?experience
• Ability to carry out complex written and oral instructions
• Ability to plan and organize the work of others
• Strong project management skills
• Quality and detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management
• Flexible in terms of working hours, when required

Job Requirements

• Full time in-office role

The ACCA Assistant Manager forms part of the team overseeing the ACCA trainees, working on audit engagements for BDO UK. They are responsible for ensuring that audit working papers completed by the ACCA trainees are reviewed and at the required quality standard prior to the work being reviewed by the BDO UK audit team. The Assistant Manager is also involved with the day-to-day operations of the division, including the completion of skills reviews on LTS and monitoring of feedback. They report to the Manager of the division for daily work contact.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide regular updates to the division management team
• Build and manage relationships with UK Managers
• Oversee and review work performed by ACCA trainees ensuring compliance with standards, audit quality and firm methodology
• Provide on the job training and coaching to trainees
• Provide guidance on technical audit and accounting matters
• Formulate training interventions and sessions to improve audit quality and trainee development
• Monitor trainees' progress and development needs
• Assist with time management and productivity of trainees
• Provide trainees with constructive feedback on a timely basis
• Track trainees' feedback
• Track trainee compliance with training requirements
• Member of firm's Learning & Development faculty – to provide training to trainees and experienced hires
• Ensure the review notes given to trainees are clear and provide sufficient detail to ensure proper understanding of errors and issues noted
• Manage review timelines to ensure UK deadlines and timing requirements are met
• Responsible for the daily training and development of the trainees through knowledge and skills sharing
• Regular one-on-one meetings with allocated trainees
• Supporting trainees in their career growth
• Applying firm policies consistently and fairly
• Ensuring trainees understand firm culture and expectations
• Preparing for internal and external meetings including preparing meeting material
• Involvement with recruitment (Talent) including campus visits and assessment centres

Qualifications and minimum requirements

• Newly qualified CA(SA) registered or eligible to register with SAICA
• Full experience with accounting and auditing standards

Competencies

• 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
• Ability to operate as part of a team
• Sound supervisory?experience
• Ability to carry out complex written and oral instructions
• Ability to plan and organize the work of others
• Strong project management skills
• Quality and detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management
• Flexible in terms of working hours, when required

Job requirements

• Full time in-office role

Are you considering joining BDO in South Africa for a traineeship position. As the South African member firm of the global BDO organisation, one of the fastest growing professional services networks globally, you would be making a good choice for your future career.

You would be joining an organisation with representation in over 167 countries and territories, including 58 Africa countries.

We know that it's important to you to be part of something that matters, a firm that is making an impact on its profession as well as the communities in which it is located. You'll find all that, and more, at BDO.

ONE ORGANISATION – GLOBALLY CONNECTED

BDO's global organisation extends across 164 countries and territories, with 88,120 people working out of 1,617 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.

• A commitment to creating unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities
• A friendly and supportive culture, surrounded by teammates who are on the same journey as you
• Collaboration and an open-door policy, all the way up to our CEO
• A mentor to guide and challenge you
• Exposure to a range of clients, from large JSE-listed companies to smaller owner-managed businesses
• Opportunities to show you care through our CSI initiatives
• A chance to meet other colleagues at our Sports & Social functions
• Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff
• Hands-on involvement in audit work from the day you join
• A choice of five offices in South Africa offering audit work. Our other offices do Advisory work and as such traineeships are not available in Roodepoort and Stellenbosch.
• 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 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.

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for 2026 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Audit division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the competencies to register with SAICA or ACCA 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.

Requirements

• Must have successfully completed all ACCA exams or will complete by December 2025.
• Must have selected Advanced auditing as one of the modules for ACCA exams.
• ACCA Accredited degree from a residential university with auditing as one of the major subjects.
• Must be a South African citizen

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.

• Please remember to submit your CV, ID, Matric Certificate and Academic Records

Are you considering joining BDO in South Africa for a traineeship position. As the South African member firm of the global BDO organisation, one of the fastest growing professional services networks globally, you would be making a good choice for your future career.

You would be joining an organisation with representation in over 167 countries and territories, including 58 Africa countries.

We know that it's important to you to be part of something that matters, a firm that is making an impact on its profession as well as the communities in which it is located. You'll find all that, and more, at BDO.

ONE ORGANISATION - GLOBALLY CONNECTED

BDO's global organisation extends across 164 countries and territories, with 88,120 people working out of 1,617 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.

• A commitment to creating unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities
• A friendly and supportive culture, surrounded by teammates who are on the same journey as you
• Collaboration and an open-door policy, all the way up to our CEO
• A mentor to guide and challenge you
• Exposure to a range of clients, from large JSE-listed companies to smaller owner-managed businesses
• Opportunities to show you care through our CSI initiatives
• A chance to meet other colleagues at our Sports & Social functions
• Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff
• Hands-on involvement in audit work from the day you join
• A choice of five offices in South Africa offering audit work. Our other offices do Advisory work and as such traineeships are not available in Roodepoort and Stellenbosch.
• 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 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.

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for 2026 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Audit division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the competencies to register with SAICA or ACCA 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.

Requirements

• Must have successfully completed all ACCA exams or will complete by December 2025.
• Must have selected Advanced auditing as one of the modules for ACCA exams.
• ACCA Accredited degree from a residential university with auditing as one of the major subjects.
• Must be a South African citizen

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.
• Please remember to submit your CV, ID, Matric Certificate and Academic Records

Are you considering joining BDO in South Africa for a traineeship position. As the South African member firm of the global BDO organisation, one of the fastest growing professional services networks globally, you would be making a good choice for your future career.

You would be joining an organisation with representation in over 167 countries and territories, including 58 Africa countries.

We know that it’s important to you to be part of something that matters, a firm that is making an impact on its profession as well as the communities in which it is located. You’ll find all that, and more, at BDO.

ONE ORGANISATION – GLOBALLY CONNECTED

BDO’s global organisation extends across 164 countries and territories, with 88,120 people working out of 1,617 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.

• A commitment to creating unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities


• A friendly and supportive culture, surrounded by teammates who are on the same journey as you


• Collaboration and an open-door policy, all the way up to our CEO


• A mentor to guide and challenge you


• Exposure to a range of clients, from large JSE-listed companies to smaller owner-managed businesses


• Opportunities to show you care through our CSI initiatives


• A chance to meet other colleagues at our Sports & Social functions


• Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff


• Hands-on involvement in audit work from the day you join


• A choice of five offices in South Africa offering audit work. Our other offices do Advisory work and as such traineeships are not available in Roodepoort and Stellenbosch.


• 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 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.

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for 2026 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Audit division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the competencies to register with SAICA or ACCA 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.

Requirements

• Must have successfully completed all ACCA exams or will complete by December 2025.


• Must have selected Advanced auditing as one of the modules for ACCA exams.


• ACCA Accredited degree from a residential university with auditing as one of the major subjects.


• Must be a South African citizen

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.

*Please remember to submit your CV, ID, Matric Certificate and Academic Records

Are you considering joining BDO in South Africa for a traineeship position. As the South African member firm of the global BDO organisation, one of the fastest growing professional services networks globally, you would be making a good choice for your future career.

You would be joining an organisation with representation in over 167 countries and territories, including 58 Africa countries.

We know that it’s important to you to be part of something that matters, a firm that is making an impact on its profession as well as the communities in which it is located. You’ll find all that, and more, at BDO.

ONE ORGANISATION – GLOBALLY CONNECTED

BDO’s global organisation extends across 164 countries and territories, with 88,120 people working out of 1,617 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 five offices in South Africa offering audit work. Our other offices do Advisory work and as such traineeships are not available in Roodepoort and 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 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.

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for 2026 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Audit division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the competencies to register with SAICA or ACCA 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.

• Must have successfully completed all ACCA exams or have 9 ACCA Exemptions  by December 2025.

• Must have selected Advanced auditing as one of the modules for ACCA exams.


• ACCA Accredited degree from a residential university with auditing as one of the major subject.


• Must be a South African citizen

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.

Please remember to submit your CV, ID,  Matric Certificate and Academic Records

Are you considering joining BDO in South Africa for a traineeship position. As the South African member firm of the global BDO organisation, one of the fastest growing professional services networks globally, you would be making a good choice for your future career.

You would be joining an organisation with representation in over 167 countries and territories, including 58 Africa countries.

We know that it’s important to you to be part of something that matters, a firm that is making an impact on its profession as well as the communities in which it is located. You’ll find all that, and more, at BDO.

ONE ORGANISATION – GLOBALLY CONNECTED

BDO’s global organisation extends across 164 countries and territories, with 88,120 people working out of 1,617 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 five offices in South Africa offering audit work. Our other offices do Advisory work and as such traineeships are not available in Roodepoort and 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 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.

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for 2024 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Audit division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the competencies to register with SAICA or ACCA 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.

• Must have successfully completed all ACCA exams or will complete by December 2024.

• Must have selected Advanced auditing as one of the modules for ACCA exams.


• ACCA Accredited degree from a residential university with auditing as one of the major subject.


• Must be a South African citizen

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.

Please remember to submit your CV, ID,  Matric Certificate and Academic Records