Description
BDO (Nth Qld) is one of the leading full service audit, tax and advisory firms in North Queensland, with a team of nine Partners and over 65 staff. Our office in the Cairns Corporate Tower, right in the heart of the CBD, encapsulates the culture we share, the values we uphold and the ideals we have as a firm. Our office has been designed to align with the national BDO brand as well as the collaborative environment that we foster and maintains a warm and approachable feel tailored towards our local Cairns market.
We are proud to be part of the large global BDO network made up of over 60,000 professionals. Our people identify career development, empowerment, flexibility, a collaborative and personal culture and being part of a growing global firm as the core attributes that define us as an employer. At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people.
We are proud of our strong people-orientated culture and underlying everything that we do are our people, results, relationships and reputation. We understand the importance of a commitment to quality and excellence and believe a strong culture is developed through striving to uphold our core values to: Demonstrate Integrity, Be Energetic, Lead & Learn, Be One Team, Innovate and Embrace Diversity.
The role and your future
As a Graduate, you will apply and continue to develop your technical skills, working as part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional client service at all times. For the right candidate, this position provides strong pathways for career development, as part of a growing firm.
What we look for in our Graduates
You will be an undergraduate in your final year of University and have the right to work in Australia on an ongoing basis. You will also possess the following:
How to Apply
Please click “Apply now” or for more information about student opportunities and careers at BDO (Nth Qld) please visit our website.
Applications close at midnight on Monday 9 April 2018.
What happens once you apply?
You will receive an email confirming the receipt of your application. Our People & Culture team reviews each application individually. Shortlisted applicants will receive an invitation to complete an online video interview. The final shortlist will then be invited to a face-to-face (or phone / Skype) interview and will also be required to complete online testing. 2019 Graduate offers will then be made on Monday 14 May 2018. All applicants will be updated via email on the progress of their application throughout the recruitment process.
4.1
50,000 - 100,000 employees
Accounting & Advisory
BDO. Because relationships matter.
The culture is the best thing. The people I work with are kind, supportive and motivating.
Great support and feedback from fellow employees
Everyone is very friendly and good to work with. The work culture and work-life balance is one of the best things about working for my company.
The working atmosphere is great, everybody is friendly and willing to help, and make you feel part of the team
The supportive and friendly working conditions and ability to climb the corporate ladder
Not so much my company but my current position. I feel like I am being pigeon-holed and would like to seek further experience in other divisions
Due to the area of my job, there is a block-out period from July to November which I am unable to take any annual leave
Our office is going through a period of change, so processes and procedures are not uniform
Can be demanding due to time frames and time management needs to be managed
The travel, which is unfortunately unavoidable especially for a mid-tier firm who will have lots of smaller clients. You spend a lot of time out of the office and at clients, which can be draining at times, particularly when they're located far away from where you live. They do their best to put you on clients close to your home, but having to travel eventually is unavoidable.