Research & Development Tax Graduate Program

• Contribute to projects that will change the future of the world
• Be exposed to the latest cutting-edge technology and innovation 
• The learning opportunities are endless as you will be work with a wide range of industries and be constantly thinking of new ways to do things
• Build positive relationships with your clients – you are supporting them to continue their life-changing work – you will be achieving positive outcomes together! 

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.

We’re looking for the next BDO Advisors of the future to join our Research & Development Tax Graduate Program in January/February 2024!

Your career in Research & Development 

Our Research & Development Tax team support our clients to utilise the business assistance program administered by the Australian Government to undertake research & development activities that they may not otherwise be willing to attempt. 

As an R&D tax advisor, you will embark on a dynamic journey where you be will at the forefront of supporting ground-breaking research from various industries. You will join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to the growth of Australian businesses through innovation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Travel around and visit a variety of different client sites to better understand their research and development needs
• Collaborate with client engineers, scientists, and developers from diverse industries to identify and analyse their R&D activities
• Perform research on client industries and technologies in preparation for client meetings
• Draft R&D project descriptions based on information you gather
• Discover how broad research and development is – this can vary from dealing with software companies, food manufacturers and even breweries!

Your BDO Experience

Our Graduate program has been designed to help you get the most out of your experience with BDO and set you up for success. 

As a Graduate at BDO, you can expect to:

• Gain hands-on, real-life experience, trusted to work on a variety of exciting client projects within your service line. 
• Access a range of learning and development opportunities and career pathways that align with your professional and personal interests. 
• Be supported by your dedicated buddy, mentor and senior leaders.
• Attend social and networking activities with your fellow graduates, make connections and friends along the way. 
• Access a range of benefits! See our student careers page for more details.  
• See and feel your impact, and the real difference you make in businesses and communities!

Eligibility 

• You will be in your final year or have recently completed a relevant degree. We are open to your background, but you may have a degree in either Science, Engineering, Commerce, or Law to name a few.
• You can commence full-time in January/February 2024. 

How to Apply

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

Applications close 11.45pm (AWST) Sunday, 20 August 2023. We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so don’t wait to submit yours!

Starting your career is a big step, but we are here to support you at every stage. Contact our friendly student recruitment team on [email protected] if you have any questions or require any adjustments through the recruitment process or on the job.

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

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