BDO Australia
Accounting Cadetship (Jan 2026)
Sydney
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Opportunity details
- Part-Time Student Job
- AUD 52000 / Year
- 1-5 vacancies
- Apply by 3 Aug 2024
- Start date 14 Jan 2026 - 18 Feb 2026
- An opportunity to advance your career after completing year 12, while studying at university!
- Gain exposure to how businesses operate early in your career.
- Enjoy variety, working on many different tasks and tackle challenging issues.
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 Business Services Cadetship/Undergraduate Program in January 2026!
Why Business Services?
Our Business Services team work closely with clients of all types and sizes, in every sector – construction, retail, hospitality, not-for-profit and more – and provide range of personalised accounting, tax and compliance, and advisory services. With advancements in technology, consultancy and advice forms the bulk of services provided by our Accountants, using their technical expert knowledge to help clients grow their business, select the right business structure, minimise their tax liability or forecast their cashflow and plan for the future.
As a Cadet/Undergraduate Accountant, you’ll undertake a variety of tasks, from preparing income tax returns and financial statements to liaising with the ATO and more! You’ll work closely with the team to build a strong foundation of technical accounting and compliance knowledge, developing your skills and experience before you’re introduced to more complex engagements, setting you up for success in the future.
Your BDO Experience!
Our Cadetship/Undergraduate program has been designed to help you get the most out of your experience with BDO and set you up for success.
Within this role, 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 cadets/undergraduates, make connections and friends along the way.
- Access a range of benefits! Including paid leave while you are completing your studies! 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 of high school wanting to complete an Accounting, Commerce, or relevant undergraduate CA/CPA eligible degree.
- You can commence full-time while studying part-time.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Business & Management
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
I am given a fair amount of responsibility, and plenty of support to learn.
Checking emails, liaising with clients to receive information on their R&D activities, writing/drafting activities according to AusIndustry guidelines/ITAA legislation. Calculating financial incentives and meeting with clients.
Admin tasks including note taking, setting up meeting and powerpoint/word templates, writing and research tasks
About the employer
BDO Australia
4.1
> 100,000 employees
Accounting & Advisory
At BDO we are passionate about creating opportunities for individuals to flourish early in their career with an array of career paths available.
Pros and cons of working at BDO Australia
Pros
The culture in and out of the office is great.
My colleagues are always willing to get out of their way to help me.
Great opportunity to learn. People are nice and not getting annoyed when I ask questions.
Never any pressure to stay late.
The training is great, I have learned a lot in my time here.
Cons
Pay is relatively low, however this is industry-wide.
The graduate program doesn't rotate us through all the service lines.
Some managers are great and give constructive feedback. Others do not provide you with proper instructions.
Dishwashers are small... toilets are not flushed... desk are most of the time dirty.
Could include more women, however this is the industry.