2021 Corporate Tax Graduate

BDO is one of the world's leading accountancy and advisory organisations with over 88,120 people working out of 1,617 offices in 167 countries. We provide a flexible working environment that encourages open communication and collaboration.

At its core, our firm is not about numbers or spreadsheets, dollars or cents. We are committed to a culture of trust and empowerment. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment that encourages open communication, individual perspectives/ideas and a healthy work-life balance.

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.

Current Opportunity

Our Corporate Tax experts are experienced in advising on major transactions, providing opportunities for tax effective results and avoiding any pitfalls. As part of our Tax team, you will consult our clients on various tax-related matters and guide them through the ever-changing landscape of tax legislation. We combine our understanding of the transaction, the commercial and tax implications, and your desired outcomes to deliver results.

Our Corporate Tax Graduate Program will give you the opportunity to:

• Get hands on experience in a range of compliance obligations, including the preparation of income tax returns and work papers, fringe benefits tax returns, and other periodic lodgements.
• Advise our clients on contemporary international, corporate and structuring tax issues, and applying this advice to produce practical business outcomes.
• Help assist the Business Services Team with high end technical tax advice, ie complex tax returns and tax effect accounting for companies, trusts, partnerships and expatriates.
• Develop your client management skills through attending meetings and dealing directly with client queries.
• Liaise with statutory bodies regarding client matters.
• Receive excellent training, mentoring and support throughout your career.

We welcome students who:

• Are in their final year (or recently completed) of a Bachelor of Commerce or Business majoring in Accounting, Bachelor of Law, Postgraduate or similar degrees
• Will be eligible for CA/CPA postgraduate study
• Have strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills
• Display solid academic achievement
• Are involved in extra-curricular activities
• Collaborative personality who thrives in a team, as well as independently
• Have motivation for continuous learning and development
• Consistently strong written and verbal communication skills including thorough legal research skills
• Are an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident at time of application

Life at BDO

We offer the professional opportunities, personal fulfilment, and long-term growth that only a growing global firm like BDO can provide. We are committed to your ongoing development and to building your technical, advisory, leadership, and management skills.

In addition to a comprehensive career development plan, as part of the BDO team you will also receive a competitive salary and access to a fantastic corporate wellness program. BDO prides itself on providing a supportive, people-focused culture.

We take pride in our health and wellbeing and workplace giving programs, as well as the range of social activities organised by each office. At BDO, we want you to enjoy what you do and the community of colleagues and clients with whom you work.

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.

Additional Information

• You will receive an email confirming our receipt of your application
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a video interview followed by testing
• Successful candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre by Thursday, 27 August 2020. Our Assessment Centre will be held on Tuesday, 01 September 2020 – we ask for you to keep this date available
• All applications close Sunday, 23 August 2020.

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now'. Your application should include a cover letter that clearly explains why you believe you have the skills needed to succeed in this role. Should you have any further enquiries about starting your career with BDO please email Amishree Raivadera at Recruitment.Brisbane@bdo.com.au or call on (07) 3237 5999.

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