Indirect Tax Vacation Program

  Take the first step in your career. Learn, grow, be more at BDO!   

Join BDO as a Vacationer in our Indirect Tax team in either June 2024, November 2024 or January 2025!  

BDO is one of the world’s leading audit, accounting, advisory and consulting firms. We provide a range of services to clients of all sizes and industries across Australia.  

As a Vacationer you’ll see firsthand how our Indirect Tax team help clients to navigate the complex and wide-ranging area of (Goods and Services Tax) GST and other Indirect Taxes (i.e. stamp duty, land tax), helping them to achieve compliance with laws and regulations, and provide advice to minimise the impact, and avoid any pitfalls for businesses when these taxes apply in different circumstances, for example throughout a business or commercial transaction. 

Your experience will vary day to day, but you can expect to develop you expertise across a variety of indirect taxes (i.e. GST, fuel tax, stamp duty, payroll, luxury car tax etc.), learn about how we provide advice to clients. 

What you’ll get:  

· 4-to-8-week program completing full-time, paid work experience during the university semester break  

· Support from your buddy and manager   

· Networking and social activities with your vacationer cohort and the wider firm   

· Innovation activities which bring the cohort together  

· Opportunities to learn and develop both technical and people skills  

· The little things like free brekkie, healthy snacks and dress for your day   

· To experience a culture of opportunity, connection, community, and impact   

What you’ll offer:  

· Your knowledge from your current studies in Accounting, Economics, Law or other relevant undergraduate or postgraduate CA/CPA eligible degree. You will be in your penultimate or final year!   

· Your availability to commence in either June 2024, November 2024 or January 2025 for 4-8 weeks. Length of program and available intakes may vary in each location.   

How to Apply  

Click ‘APPLY’ and fill out the online application, attaching your resume and transcript (unofficial or official).  

Applications close 11:45pm (AWST) Wednesday, 27 March 2024. We’re excited to start reviewing applications as soon as they roll in, so don’t wait to submit yours!  

Our friendly student recruitment team are here to help you and want 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 at [email protected].  

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

Please note, responsibilities, salary and benefits may vary dependant on location.