2021 Undergraduate - Business Services - Melbourne

About BDO

BDO is one of the world's leading accountancy and advisory firms with over 88,120 people working out of 1,809 offices in 167 countries.

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 very proud to be ranked on the 2020 Top Graduate Employer lists by the AAGE, and GradAustralia.

Our Undergraduate Program

As a member of the BDO family, you will receive continuous opportunities to work with diverse client groups and build your networks both nationally and globally in the early stages of your career. At BDO, our success is based on the exceptional regard for our people. We provide a supportive, caring and trusting flexible working environment to provide our people with every opportunity to reach their full potential.

Business Services at BDO

As a part of our Business Services team, you will develop a deep understanding of the different business functions and help our clients navigate even the most challenging circumstances.

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.

We are excited to announce opportunities within Business Services – commencing February 2021.

For our Business Services team, we are open to candidates from a multidisciplinary background (Commerce, Business, Law with an Accounting major). In addition, we like to consider applicants that are eligible to join the CA Program. Please visit Chartered Accountants ANZ and download the accredited tertiary course list to check the requirements.

As a BDO Undergraduate

You will have the opportunity to work as a paid professional whilst completing your studies. To assist you during your time as an Undergraduate at BDO, we will provide you with a wide range of benefits and study support, such as:

• Weekly paid study leave
• Paid exam leave
• Textbook allowance
• Subsidised university administration fees
• Opportunities to build your network and profile at social and professional events
• Ongoing training, development and learning initiatives
• Firm-wide health/wellbeing programs, corporate discounts and volunteering initiatives

Foundational Requirements

You will have a maximum of two years' left of your degree, allowing you to work full time and study part time for a two-year period, whilst completing part time university studies. However, we do promote a flexible work environment and open to exploring alternative arrangements if better suited for you. In addition, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• A tertiary qualification within a relevant discipline
• Well-rounded communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer focused work experience
• Involvement in extracurricular activities
• Proven academic achievement
• Motivation for continuous learning and development

To Apply

Applications are open to Australian and New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only.

To register your interest, please submit your application by 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 30 August 2020.

Additional Information

Shortlisted candidates will be sent a video interview to complete within seven days of applications closing. Successful candidates will then be invited to attend an interview conducted virtually. More information will follow if you have successfully been shortlisted.

Should you have further enquiries about starting your career with BDO, you are welcome to email us at: recruitment.melbourne@bdo.com.au