Tax Graduate Program

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 Tax Graduate Program in January/February 2024. 

Your Career in Tax

With so many different types of taxes, industries and applications, working in tax can be a varied, challenging and rewarding career.

At BDO, depending on your preferred location you could be working across a broad range of tax issues, or specialising within a team such as Corporate & International Tax, or Transfer Pricing. No matter the team, you’ll develop valuable expert knowledge and a detailed understanding of a variety of businesses and industries, helping your clients to navigate the complex world of tax! 

• Corporate & International Tax (Accounting, Commerce, Law) – advise on a broad range of corporate tax matters including, thin capitalisation, taxation of financial arrangements, tax consolidations and tax considerations for major merger and acquisitions and transaction/due diligence services. 
• People Advisory - Employment Tax & Global Expatriate Tax (Accounting, Business, Commerce, Law) – advise on PAYG Withholding, Fringe Benefits Tax, Superannuation Guarantee, Employee Share Schemes, Payroll Tax and other employment taxes. 
• Research & Development Tax (Commerce, Engineering, IT, Law, Science) - assist companies to access government funding for their innovation and major investments from start-ups to listed companies. Learn more here. 
• Transfer Pricing (Accounting, Economics, Law) – help groups navigate the global transfer pricing environment, providing a range of planning, compliance, audit defence and benchmarking services to support international transactions.
• Indirect Tax (Accounting, Commerce, Law) - provide specialist advice across stamp duty, payroll tax, land tax, GST fuel tax, luxury car tax, dispute resolution and ATO negotiations. 

If you select Tax as your preferred service line in your application form depending on your preferred location you may be considered for more than one speciality tax team. 

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 undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
• 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 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.