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4.1
  • > 100,000 employees

2022 Audit Graduate (Jan 2022)

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On-site

  • Australia

    Australia

    • New South Wales

      Sydney

    • Queensland

      Brisbane

Location

Sydney, Brisbane

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • Number of vacancies25-30 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 29 Aug 2021
  • Start dateStart date 30 Jan 2022 - 30 Mar 2022

About BDO

BDO is a trusted adviser to clients looking for audit, tax and advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes across an array of industry sectors. 

Our values are at the core of who we are and how we work with each other and with our clients. These values are the foundation of what we deliver, IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST. This is about delivering ideas and advice that create value; quality-driven people who are motivated by providing exceptional client service; and being trusted to get the job done. Learn more about BDO. 

We are proud to be named an Inclusive Employer for 2019-2020 by Diversity Council Australia (DCA) and to be ranked in the 2021 Top Graduate Employer lists by AAGE, GradAustralia and GradConnection. Our graduates are extremely important to us, as we recognise their potential to become our firm’s future leaders.

Current Opportunity 

Our Audit teams across are seeking additional Graduates to join the 2022 Graduate cohorts.  

As a part of our Audit team, you will become a trusted assessor and adviser to our clients whether they are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, a national not for profit organisation, or even a fast growing, privately owned business with overseas operations.  

Working in Audit, you will be doing much more than just analysing numbers. You will receive the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients in order to help them better understand their financial performance, business systems, culture and the risks their business face. 

Each day will be different, as you work with a variety of clients across any industry sector. You will spend much of your time at the client’s premises talking to their many stakeholders about the different business areas audited. 

What you’ll need to succeed 

We welcome students who: 

  • Are in their final year (or recently completed) of a Business or Commerce degree, majoring in Accounting 
  • Are CA/CPA postgraduate study eligible  
  • Are able to interact with all types of clients and people 
  • Display solid academic achievement 
  • Possess fantastic communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Are involved in extra-curricular activities 
  • Are a dynamic team player with an innovative approach to work and life 
  • Have motivation for continuous learning and development 
  • Like to be out of the office as no Audit day is ever the same!  
  • Are an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident at time of application 

What happens after you apply? 

  • You will receive an email confirming our receipt of your application 
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete an online video interview and psychometric testing 
  • Successful candidates will be invited to interview by Monday, 04 October 2021. 
  • All applications close 11:00pm (AEST) Sunday, 29 August. 

Should you have any further enquiries about starting your career with BDO please email Amishree Raivadera at recruitment.australia@bdo.com.au. 

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www.bdo.com.au/careers 

IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST 

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The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Study fields
    Business & Management
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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Graduate
Sydney
5 months ago

I am given a fair amount of responsibility, and plenty of support to learn.

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Graduate
Sydney
5 months ago

Checking emails, liaising with clients to receive information on their R&D activities, writing/drafting activities according to AusIndustry guidelines/ITAA legislation. Calculating financial incentives and meeting with clients.

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Graduate
Sydney
5 months ago

Admin tasks including note taking, setting up meeting and powerpoint/word templates, writing and research tasks

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BDO Australia

Rating

4.1

Number of employees

> 100,000 employees

Industries

Accounting & Advisory

At BDO we are passionate about creating opportunities for individuals to flourish early in their career with an array of career paths available.

Pros and cons of working at BDO Australia

Pros

  • The culture in and out of the office is great.

  • My colleagues are always willing to get out of their way to help me.

  • Great opportunity to learn. People are nice and not getting annoyed when I ask questions.

  • Never any pressure to stay late.

  • The training is great, I have learned a lot in my time here.

Cons

    • Pay is relatively low, however this is industry-wide.

    • The graduate program doesn't rotate us through all the service lines.

    • Some managers are great and give constructive feedback. Others do not provide you with proper instructions.

    • Dishwashers are small... toilets are not flushed... desk are most of the time dirty.

    • Could include more women, however this is the industry.