BDO

4.1
  • 50,000 - 100,000 employees
  • Succeed in an environment where development and ongoing learning is valued
  • Participate in  progressive, innovative and technologically advanced training
  • Collaborate and work alongside a dedicated team of experienced professionals    

About BDO

BDO (Nth Qld) is the leading full service accounting, audit, tax and advisory firm in North Queensland, with a team of nine Partners and over 65 staff. Our office is located in the newly refurbished Cairns Corporate Tower, right in the heart of the CBD. We offer a unique combination of local market knowledge, established relationships, technical expertise and form part of the global BDO network of over 88,120 people, working out of over 1,617 offices in 167 countries. 

We are proud to be named an Inclusive Employer for 2019 – 2020 by Diversity Council Australia (DCA) and to be ranked in the 2020 Top Graduate Employer lists by AAGE and GradAustralia. Our graduates are extremely important to us, as we recognise their potential to become our firm's future leaders. 

Life at BDO

At BDO, we value the difference and unique perspective of every individual. As a firm, we are committed to a diverse, flexible and inclusive culture, where everyone can be themselves at work in an environment that brings out the best in them and their colleagues. We understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins, and ends with exceptional regard for our people. 

In addition to an industry competitive salary package, BDO (Nth Qld) offers a culture that emphasises career growth, professional development, collaboration, workplace flexibility and global opportunities. We take pride in our health, wellbeing and workplace giving programs, as well as organise a range of social activities for our team. We want you to enjoy what you do and the community of colleagues and clients you work with.

Current opportunities and what we look for in our Vacationers

We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motived candidates. You will be an undergraduate currently in your second last year of a Business / Commerce (Accounting) degree and have the right to work in Australia on an ongoing basis. Students in their second last year of studying a dual degree including the above as well as a Bachelor of Laws are also highly regarded.  You will possess the following qualities: 

  • Commitment to providing exceptional client service at all times
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • High levels of attention to detail
  • Solid academic achievement
  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork skills and problem solving abilities
  • Strong IT and computer skills including Microsoft Office applications as well as being willing and able to adapt to new technologies quickly
  • Previous work experience
  • Involvement in extracurricular activities 
  • Motivation for continuous learning. 

What happens once you apply?

  • You will receive an email confirming the receipt of your application
  • Each application will be reviewed individually by our People & Culture team
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete an online video interview
  • Selected applicants will be invited to attend a face to face interview 
  • The final shortlist will be required to complete online testing
  • Reference and background checking will be completed
  • 2020/2021 Vacation program offers will be made on Tuesday 5 May 2020. 

To keep up to date with key application dates, events and more please follow the BDO Nth Qld Facebook page.

For further information about student opportunities and starting your career at BDO (Nth Qld) please visit https://www.bdo.com.au/en-au/careers/students/cairns or alternatively contact Bonnie Mueller via phone on 4046 0000 or via email at bonnie.mueller@bdo.com.au

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 29 March 2020.

* Please note that all applications must be submitted online. 

* All applicants will be updated via email on the progress of their application throughout the recruitment process. 

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Business & Management (english)
  • Accounting
  • Commerce
  • Finance
Law, Legal Studies & Justice
  • Justice & Law Enforcement
  • Commercial Law
  • International Law
  • Tax Law
  • Legal Studies

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Study fields
    Business & Management (english)
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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BDO AU

Rating

4.1

Number of employees

50,000 - 100,000 employees

Industries

Accounting & Advisory

BDO. Because relationships matter.

Pros and cons of working at BDO AU

Pros

  • 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

Cons

    • 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.