2020/2021 Graduate in Business Services

About BDO

BDO is one of the world's leading accountancy and advisory organisations with over 88,120 people working out of 1,617 offices in 167 countries. We provide a flexible working environment that encourages open communication and collaboration.

At its core, our firm is not about numbers or spreadsheets, dollars or cents. We are committed to a culture of trust and empowerment. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment that encourages open communication, individual perspectives/ideas and a healthy work-life balance.

We are proud to be named an Inclusive Employer for 2019-2020 by Diversity Council Australia (DCA) and to be ranked in the 2020 Top Graduate Employer lists by AAGE and GradAustralia.

Current Opportunity

What sets our Business Services specialists apart is their ability to provide exceptional client service that results in strong relationships however large or small the organisation happens to be.

Their advice is based on a deep understanding of all stages of business growth and is underpinned by a wealth of knowledge across a wide range of industry sectors and the ability to understand not only their clients' business needs, but also their family needs and their personal wealth needs.

This may involve standard accounting functions such as, outsourced bookkeeping services, outsourced payroll services, management reporting, cash flow analysis, activity statement preparation or income and fringe benefit tax returns.

By freeing up our client's visibility and flexibility in these areas, you allow them the opportunity to focus on growing their business, become more efficient – and ultimately, more competitive.

Our Business Services Graduate Program will give you the opportunity to:

• Receive exposure to a large variety of client industries & needs;
• Get hands on experience in taxation structuring, planning, compliance & financial reporting;
• Receive excellent mentoring and support throughout your career;
• Work alongside a highly experienced and supportive team, and have the opportunity to grow your accounting skills in a professional services environment

To hear firsthand from our BDO Graduates please visit our Student Recruitment page.

What you'll need to succeed

We welcome students who:

• Are in their final year (or recently completed) a Business or Commerce degree, majoring in Accounting
• Will be eligible for CA/CPA postgraduate study
• Display solid academic achievement
• 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
• Are an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident at time of application

Life at BDO

• We offer the professional opportunities, personal fulfilment, and long-term growth that only a growing global firm like BDO can provide. We are committed to your ongoing development and to building your technical, advisory, leadership, and management skills.
• In addition to a comprehensive career development plan, as part of the BDO team you will also receive a competitive salary and access to a fantastic corporate wellness program. BDO prides itself on providing a supportive, people-focused culture.
• We take pride in our health and wellbeing and workplace giving programs, as well as the range of social activities organised by each office. At BDO, we want you to enjoy what you do and the community of colleagues and clients with whom you work.
• At BDO, we value the difference and unique perspective of every individual. As a firm, we are committed to a diverse, flexible and inclusive culture, where everyone can be themselves at work in an environment that brings out the best in them and their colleagues.

To find out more information about our Graduate opportunities and what it's like to work at BDO please visit:

• BDO Careers site
• BDO Facebook careers site

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now'. Should you have any further enquiries about commencing your career with BDO please email Recruitment.australia@bdo.com.au

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Recruitment Agencies - thank you for thinking of us, however we do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible. If we find that we do need agency assistance, we'll be in touch.