About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

Join BDO as a Vacationer in the Business Services team for the January 2026 intake.

As a Vacationer, you will: 

• Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) and individual tax returns

• Assist with client bookkeeping and financial statement preparation

• Liaise with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on client matters

• Participate in technical training and networking sessions

• Work alongside experienced professionals on real client engagements

What you’ll get:  

• Support from your buddy and manager 

• Networking and social activities 

• The chance to work with your Vacationer cohort on an Innovation Challenge 

• Opportunities to grow your technical and soft skills 

• Benefits including free breakfast, healthy snacks and dress for your day 

• Insights into the career paths at BDO, and the possibility of a graduate offer at the end of the program

What you’ll offer:  

• You will be in your penultimate year completing an Accounting and/or Commerce degree.

• You will be eligible for postgraduate study (CA/CPA, CFA)  

• Your ability to commence full-time in January 2026.  

How to Apply   

Click on the student program and location you want to apply for. Click ‘Apply’ to create your Workday home account, fill out the online application form, select your first and second team preferences, and attach your resume and transcript.      

Applications close at 11:45pm Sunday, 23 November 2025. We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so don’t wait to submit yours! 

Our friendly student recruitment team is here to help you and wants to ensure you are fully supported. If you have any questions, or need any adjustments to the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to [email protected]. 

To learn more about our programs or recruitment process, visit our student careers page. 
 

Why BDO?
 

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).