BDO Tax is looking for Tax Trainees to join their team.

Responsibilities
As part of your 3-year SAIT registered Traineeship you will get exposure to the following:

Assist the tax team with preparation and submission of tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts

Preparation of first, second and third provisional returns

Calculation of tax liabilities and finalisation of income tax

Payroll tax

VAT returns, registrations, and opinions

Identifying tax risks for audits on a multi-disciplinary basis

Support in conducting tax audits and investigations, liaising with tax authorities as necessary

Draft response to SARS queries

Write tax opinions and reports

Demonstrate ethics and professional conduct in a tax environment

Register taxpayers and finalise income tax, payroll tax and VAT returns in a private tax practice

Draft memorandum and formulate responses to Alternative Dispute Resolutions

Write tax opinions related to tax disputes, business models and investment and estate planning

Draft VDP Applications

Participate in research and analysis of tax legislation,



regulations and case law to ensure accurate and up-to-date tax advice

Collaborate with senior tax professionals to identify tax planning opportunities and potential risks for clients

Draft articles

Participate in training sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities to enhance technical skills and industry knowledge

Qualifications

Senior Certificate and relevant B.Com degree

Applicants must have completed or still studying towards Taxation or equivalent

Sound Knowledge of the Tax legislation and Tax law

Competencies

Excellent communications and listening skills

Professionalism

Strong client orientation

Attention to detail

Creative yet organised

Ability to prioritize and work under pressure achieving reporting deadlines

Task driven and delivery focusedSocially aware and able to work as part of a diverse team

Innovative and willing to share ideas for current ways of working

Ability to work with all levels within an organization

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📌 2027 Tax Trainee_SAIT (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 BDO South Africa
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador