Research & Development Tax Vacation Program

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

• Experience #lifeatBDO and gain real-world experience, getting paid while you do it! 
• It’s not just numbers, you’ll help clients solve real business problems and achieve their business goals.
• Each day brings new things! enjoy variety, working on many different tasks and tackle challenging issues.

Join BDO as a Vacationer in our Research & Development 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 Research and Development team help clients access the R&D Tax Incentive by helping to identify eligible R&D activities and calculate eligible R&D expenditure. 

You’ll gain an understanding of how we identify research and development activities, advise clients on how to manage state and commonwealth funded grants, review technical documentation to ensure the client meets the funding eligibility criteria, advise clients on best practice systems and processes for data collection, how to comply with laws and regulations, how to respond to requests for information and audits and more! 

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:  

• Willingness to apply your knowledge from your current Accounting, Commerce, Law, STEM or other relevant undergraduate or postgraduate 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.