Paid Accounting Trainee: CA Fundamentals Pathway

BDO International Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid full-time work

Practical on-the-job learning

Buddy and mentor guidance

Study support

Wellness benefits and social events

Job summary

BDO Australia invites high school graduates to join an alternative accounting career pathway. You will work full-time while pursuing the CA Fundamentals qualification, gaining exposure to real client work and building a solid foundation in accounting and business knowledge with study time built in.

After completing the first year, you’ll progress to CA Foundations as part of the CA program. The pathway takes around four years, with team placements discussed during the recruitment process,

Qualifications

• Completed high school certificate in the last three years (2024+)
• Completed Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2 or equivalent
• Have a strong interest in accounting, business, or commerce
• Are curious, reliable and keen to learn in a professional environment
• Are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have the full right to work in Australia

Responsibilities

• Earn-while-you-learn through CA Fundamentals.
• Work full-time at BDO while completing your first professional qualification.
• Progress to CA Foundations after the first year in CA Fundamentals.
• Placements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Teamwork

Curious

Reliability

Interest in accounting

Education

High school certificate (recent - 2024+)

Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2 or equivalent

Job description

BDO Australia invites high school graduates to join an alternative accounting career pathway. You will work full-time while pursuing the CA Fundamentals qualification, gaining exposure to real client work and building a solid foundation in accounting and business knowledge with study time built in.

After completing the first year, you’ll progress to CA Foundations as part of the CA program. The pathway takes around four years, with team placements discussed during the recruitment process,