2028 Tax Trainee_SAIT

Job summary

Assist with preparing and submitting tax returns, calculating tax liabilities, registering taxpayers, and supporting tax audits, investigations, and responses to tax authority queries. Research tax laws and case law, draft tax opinions and dispute documents, identify planning opportunities and risks, and participate in professional development.

Job details

BDO Tax Is Looking For Tax Trainees To Join Their Team. 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 To be considered, candidates must currently meet the following requirements: Senior Certificate Be studying towards a BCom degree in Accounting or an equivalent qualification Be enrolled at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution Have Taxation as part of their undergraduate curriculum Be on track to complete their undergraduate degree by the end of 2026 Be enrolled for an Honours degree in Taxation, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification by 2027 Astrong Academic Record, Particulary In Taxation Financial Accounting Commercial 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 Task driven and delivery focused Socially aware and able to work as part of a diverse team Innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working Ability to work with all levels within an organization #BM

What you’ll do

Assist with preparing and submitting tax returns, calculating tax liabilities, registering taxpayers, and supporting tax audits, investigations, and responses to tax authority queries. Research tax laws and case law, draft tax opinions and dispute documents, identify planning opportunities and risks, and participate in professional development.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Senior Certificate and be studying toward a BCom in Accounting or an equivalent qualification at an accredited institution, with taxation included in their undergraduate curriculum. They should be on track to complete their undergraduate degree by the end of 2026, enroll in a Taxation Honours degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification by 2027, and have a strong academic record, particularly in taxation, financial accounting, and commercial law.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Tax Return Preparation
• Tax Compliance
• Provisional Tax Returns
• Tax Liability Calculation
• Payroll Tax
• VAT Returns
• Tax Audits
• Tax Investigations
• Tax Dispute Resolution
• Tax Research
• Tax Planning
• Tax Legislation Analysis
• Financial Accounting
• Commercial Law
• Client Communication
• Attention To Detail

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Legal

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