Undergraduate & Graduate Pathways | Advisory

BDO; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured learning and development

Mentoring from experienced pros

Study support and flexible study leave

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

BDO Australia is recruiting for its Advisory program in North Queensland. You will join a supportive team, gain exposure to diverse industries, and develop practical skills for your career in advisory services.

We offer mentoring, professional development, and study support to help you progress, with flexible working arrangements and a culture that values balance and growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recent graduate in Business, Finance or Commerce or related fields.
• Curious mindset with willingness to learn and grow in advisory.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Join the Advisory team and contribute to client engagements across industries.
• Develop practical skills and professional qualifications with mentoring and study support.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to deliver value and insights on projects.

Skills

Curious mindset

Collaborative

Proactive learner

Education

Tertiary qualifications or current studies

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At BDO Australia, our why is 'empowering people, realising possibilities'. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

About the Program

Want to kick-start your career while making a real impact? We're looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Advisory team and grow with us.

You'll work on meaningful projects, gain exposure to a wide variety of industries, and develop practical skills for future success. Along the way, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely cares about your development and wants to see you thrive.

As part of our Advisory team, you'll gain experience across a range of specialisations, including:

• Business restructuring and insolvency, helping businesses and individuals navigate financial challenges
• Forensic accounting and litigation support, including investigations, business valuations, dispute matters and court-related engagements
• Business consulting and advisory, supporting clients with strategy, performance improvement processes and recommendations, financial modelling and forecasting, and growth opportunities
• Indigenous Business Advisory, working alongside First Nations organisations and communities to deliver meaningful outcomes
• Transaction support, including due diligence, pre-lend reviews, and business acquisitions
• Projects and infrastructure, working on major projects that support regional growth and development

About You

We're looking for curious, motivated people who are ready to learn and build their career in Advisory. You might be currently studying, recently graduated, or have relevant experience from another field.

We are looking for individuals with:

• A curious mindset and a willingness to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and seeking better ways of doing things
• Tertiary qualifications or current tertiary studies. Whilst Business, Finance, or Commerce qualifications are preferred, we are open to other disciplines and backgrounds where there is crossover of skills that we are looking for
• A proactive approach to work and an ability to thrive in a collaborative environment to achieve client outcomes
• Competence in their written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills
• A high level of attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
• A tech-savvy and adaptable mindset, with an interest in embracing new technologies and ways of working
• An organised, professional, and driven approach, keen to build your career in a supportive environment

A pathway that works for you

There's no single pathway into Advisory, and we'll support you based on your experience, studies, and career goals.

If you're an undergraduate, you can build practical experience while completing your degree, working part-time with study leave, flexibility, and support to help you balance study and work.

If you're a graduate with less than 5 years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to build your experience across Advisory while continuing your professional development. Where relevant to your role and career goals, we can also provide financial and study support towards professional qualifications such as the CA ANZ Program.

And if you're relatively new to the workforce and coming from another field of study outside of the traditional accounting pathways, we'd still like to hear from you as to why you consider yourself suitable for a role in our team of problem solvers and crisis managers.

At BDO (NTH QLD) you'll do more than just start a job, you'll have the opportunity to build a career. From day one, you'll be part of a supportive team that invests in your development, celebrates your successes, and encourages you to be your true authentic self.

You'll have access to mentoring, professional development, and real opportunities to progress your career, all while working with great people on meaningful engagements. We also understand that life exists outside of work, which is why we offer flexibility, wellbeing initiatives, and a culture that supports balance.

Whether you're taking your first step into the professional world or looking to grow your career, we provide the opportunity, support, and experiences to help you thrive.

What We Offer

At BDO, we invest in your future from day one. You'll have access to:

• Structured learning and professional development opportunities
• Mentoring from experienced professionals
• Financial support for approved further study and professional qualifications, along with study leave and flexibility
• Exposure to a wide range of businesses, projects, and industries
• Career progression opportunities within one of North Queensland's leading employers
• Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives
• A supportive and collaborative team culture

To hear from our advisory team on what life is like, check out our video below.

Why BDO

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what's possible.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Find out more and hear from our people via our social channels and career pages.