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4.1
  • > 100,000 employees

2022/2023 Graduate Program (Rolling Intake)

Location details

On-site

  • Australia

    Australia

    • New South Wales

    • Queensland

    • South Australia

      Adelaide

    • Victoria

    • Western Australia

Location

New South Wales, Queensland, Adelaide

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryAUD 55,000 - 65,000 / Year
  • Number of vacancies150-160 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 3 Apr 2022
  • Start dateStart date Ongoing

BDOโ€™s Graduate Program enables your career to take flight. You will be involved in meaningful client work, receiving support from your partners and team every step of the way. As a Graduate, you will foster client relationships through developing strategic and innovative solutions for our clients.

Our graduates are extremely important to us, as we recognise their potential to become our firmโ€™s future leaders. You will become part of an inclusive and supportive community from day one. We offer professional development and leadership programs as you progress your career, a collaborative culture, global career opportunities, and market-leading benefits, including true flexibility.

Your Career Opportunity

As our business continues to grow, we have a range of positions available across our offices of BDO in Australia. We currently have opportunities available in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Mt Gravatt, Perth, Sunshine Coast and Sydney. As part of your application process, we encourage you to select two teams so if your first preference is unavailable, we will consider your second preference. Weโ€™re really interested in you joining us and embarking on your career, therefore you will also be asked to select your preferred commencement date.

At BDO we offer flexibility across our student programs and understand you may wish to obtain real work experience while finishing university. Upon application, youโ€™ll be asked whether you are open to joining us in a part-time capacity prior to your Graduate cohort commencing for you to start learning about our culture and the interesting work we do in your chosen team. Please note, your availability for this does not affect your Graduate application.

Across our BDO in Australia offices, we have opportunities available in:

  • Audit:
  • Business Restructuring
  • Business Services
  • Consulting - Digital & Technology Advisory
  • Consulting - People Advisory
  • Consulting - Strategy and Operations
  • Corporate Finance
  • Cyber
  • Forensics
  • IFRS Corporate Reporting
  • Risk Advisory Services
  • Tax - Corporate and International Tax
  • Tax - Indirect Tax
  • Tax - Research and Development (R&D) Tax & Government Incentives
  • Tax - Transfer Pricing

Apply Now: Applications close at 11:59 pm (AEST) Sunday, 03 April 2022

What you need to succeed

  • You are a student in your final year or have recently completed an eligible university degree for the teams you are applying for
  • If you are interested in postgraduate studies, ensure you meet the eligibility requirements specified by the provider. i.e. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
  • We want you to be involved with our clients and real work from day one! Youโ€™ll bring confidence in your communication and interpersonal skills for BDO to continue in delivering excellence in client service
  • Aptitude towards adaptability alongside being naturally inquisitive to position BDO strongly for the future

Why BDO?

As a firm, we embrace an inclusive culture and value the difference and unique perspectives of every individual. We are proud to be named an Inclusive Employer for 2021-2022 by Diversity Council Australia (DCA). Our future leaders are important to us. We've been recognised by @GradConnection as a Top 10 finalist of two awards categories: Most Popular Accounting, Professional Services, and Consulting Employer, and Most Popular Internship Employer. As well as being recognised in the Top 100 Graduate Employer finalist for 2022.

We are committed to providing and supporting a culture where you have the ability to thrive. At BDO, we prioritise your health and wellbeing to enable you to achieve a balanced lifestyle while progressing your career.

To support each individualโ€™s BDO experience, some of the benefits available include:

  • Community Care Programs provide volunteering opportunities for you to give back to the community and to pursue your interests
  • Additional leave such as cultural/religious leave, study leave, graduation leave and parental leave
  • Financial support for eligible post-graduate qualifications, including course fees, textbooks and more
  • Focus sessions and exam preparation when studying your Chartered Accountancy course
  • Global and interstate secondment opportunities
  • A suite of training and development to improve your skills and excel in your career
  • Corporate discounts for technology, travel, gym memberships, insurance and more
  • Recognition and monetary reward programs
  • Dress for your day and flexible working options
  • Social club, events and networking opportunities.

What happens after you apply?

  • You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete an online video interview and psychometric testing
  • Successful applicants will then be invited to attend an assessment centre no later than May 2022
  • Offers will be made shortly after you complete your assessment centre process

For more details and key dates regarding the application process, please visit our student careers website.

Do you want to be part of our growth journey and build your career with BDO? Click here to submit your application today.

Have further questions? Reach out to us at recruitment.australia@bdo.com.au.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

Work rights

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

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Australian Work Visa (All Other) โ€ข Australian Citizen โ€ข Australian Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

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

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

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    Australian Work Visa (All Other)
  • Study fields
    Business & Management
  • Degree typesAssociate Degree or higher
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Graduate
Sydney
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5 months ago

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

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Graduate
Sydney
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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
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5 months ago

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

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About the employer

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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.