Graduate Program - Adelaide

About BDO and the Role

BDO is a global professional services company with strong connections to local markets, collaborating to deliver expert assistance that helps businesses achieve their objectives. We foster an environment that inspires advancement, collective creation, and purposeful leadership. Whether you are embarking on your career or shaping your future with us, you will be supported every step of the way. Our goal is to craft solutions for clients and cultivate careers for our people, and this is your opportunity to contribute.

Graduate Program Opportunities

We invite you to join our Graduate Program in January 2027 at our Adelaide office. The program offers roles in diverse service lines including:

• Audit (suitable for candidates with backgrounds in Accounting, Commerce, Finance)
• Business Services (Accounting, Commerce)
• Corporate & International Tax (Accounting, Commerce, Law)
• Research & Development Tax (Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Law, Engineering, IT/Computer Science, Mathematics, Life Sciences)
• Risk Advisory (Accounting, Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics)

Program Benefits

• Structured 12-month learning and development initiative
• Ongoing support and mentorship from an assigned buddy and manager
• Service line-specific training aligned with clearly defined career progression paths
• Engagement through social events with your early careers cohort and broader firm community
• Inclusive perks including healthy snacks and a flexible dress code
• A culture fostering opportunities, connection, community involvement, and meaningful impact
• Global network access, with presence across 166 countries

Eligibility Criteria

• Current final-year students or recent graduates holding an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Accounting, Corporate Finance, Commerce, Finance, or related disciplines
• Suitability for postgraduate study
• Availability to commence the program in January 2027

Additional Information

Applications close at 11:45pm AEST on Sunday, 16 August 2026. Early application is encouraged as submissions are reviewed on receipt. Assistance and reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process are available upon request by contacting our student recruitment team.

BDO promotes an inclusive and accessible recruitment approach and embraces diversity, recognized as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by the Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Why Choose BDO?

Joining BDO means becoming part of a leading professional services organization with extensive national and international reach. You'll have access to a wide range of client engagements across various industries, backed by a collaborative culture that ensures mentorship by Partners and other professionals.

Employees benefit from comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, social and financial perks, as well as opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. Programs include fitness challenges, corporate health insurance discounts, gym memberships, wellness facilities via BWell, travel perks, retail discounts, referral rewards, and study support.

Flexible leave options cater to diverse personal needs, including enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and additional leave purchase options. Employees can also participate in community service initiatives through BCaring.

Our strong commitment to learning is evident from on-the-job training and formal professional development programs designed for success and growth.

Contact Information

If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@bdo.com.au.