Paid Accounting Trainee (High School Leaver) CA Pathway

BDO in Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study leave

Mentor guidance

Buddy system

Program manager support

Study support and flexible learning

Job summary

BDO Australia is offering high school leavers a paid, full-time pathway to become a Chartered Accountant through CA ANZ. You’ll learn on the job, study online, and gain real client experience from day one, with study leave to balance learning and work.

The four-year pathway starts with CA Fundamentals, then CA Foundations, supported by mentors, buddy system and a dedicated program manager. Opportunities may include Audit, Business Services or CFO Advisory depending on location and availability.

Qualifications

• Are 18 years of age or older when the program starts.
• Have completed high school within the past three years (2024 onwards).
• Have completed a Year 12 Mathematics subject.
• Have a strong interest in accounting, business, or commerce.
• Are curious, reliable and keen to learn in a professional environment.
• Enjoy working with others and being part of a team.
• Have strong communication and time management skills.
• Are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have the full right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Join a paid, full-time program to learn accounting on the job.
• Undertake online CA ANZ study with dedicated study leave.
• Pathway to CA through CA ANZ over four years, balancing work and learning.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Curious learner

Australian work rights

Education

Year 12 Mathematics

Year 12 completed within 3 years

Job description

BDO Australia is offering high school leavers a paid, full-time pathway to become a Chartered Accountant through CA ANZ. You’ll learn on the job, study online, and gain real client experience from day one, with study leave to balance learning and work.

The four-year pathway starts with CA Fundamentals, then CA Foundations, supported by mentors, buddy system and a dedicated program manager. Opportunities may include Audit, Business Services or CFO Advisory depending on location and availability.