2026 Tax Trainee_SAIT

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Description

BDO Tax is seeking Tax Trainees for a 3-year SAIT registered Traineeship. The trainees will assist the tax team with tax returns, provisional returns, tax liabilities, payroll tax, VAT returns, and audits. They will also draft responses to SARS queries, write tax opinions, and participate in training sessions. Qualifications include a senior certificate and relevant B.Com degree, sound knowledge of tax legislation, and excellent communication and listening skills. Competencies include strong client orientation, attention to detail, creativity, organization, and the ability to work under pressure. The position is open to national offices and requires a Bachelor's degree in Taxation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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 BCom degree
• Applicants must have completed or still studying towards their Bcom Honours degree specializing in Taxation or equivalent
• Sound Knowledge of the Tax legislation and Tax law

Application instructions:

• Click on the green button to apply