Graduate Program - Research And Development Tax

Description:

About BDO
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 Role
Join our Graduate Program within our Research & Development Tax team starting February 2026!
BDO is one of the world’s leading audit, accounting, advisory and consulting firms. We provide a range of services to clients of all sizes and industries across Australia.
The Research & Development (R&D) Tax Incentive is a significant driver of innovation in Australia, encouraging companies to undertake R&D activities they might not otherwise be able to fund. Our Research and Development team help clients access the R&D Tax Incentive by helping to identify eligible R&D activities and compute eligible R&D expenditure.
What You’ll Do
As a Research & Development Graduate at BDO, you can expect to:
Learn about the R&D Tax Incentive, case law and guidance in foundations courses and fortnightly trainingPerform basic research on client industries and technologies in preparation for project identification (PID) meetingsJoin PID meetings with client engineers, scientists and developers to discuss, identify and take detailed notes about R&D activitiesDraft R&D project descriptions based on information gathered during meetings and supporting documents provided by the clientReview client financial source documents and prepare R&D expenditure calculations for reviewPrepare the R&D Application, Tax Incentive Schedule and transmittal documents for review.
What You’ll Get
12-month learning and development programSupport and guidance from your buddy and managerService line specific learning and development, aligned to clear career pathwaysSocial activities with your early careers’ cohort, and the wider firmThe little things like free brekkie, healthy snacks and dress for your dayA culture of opportunity, connection, community, and impactAnd global possibilities, we’re in 166 countries!
What You’ll Offer
You will be in your final year, or have recently completed an Accounting, Corporate Finance, Commerce, STEM or other relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degreeYou will be eligible for postgraduate study (CA/CPA, CFA)Your ability to commence full-time in February 2026.
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.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges, join the BDO run club, or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym, and wellness facilities via our BWell program.
Access financial benefits from travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast daily, vehicle financing support, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include cultural and religious leave, paid leave for fertility and IVF treatments, blood donor leave, enhanced family support, plus options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide extensive technical training, dedicated leadership development programs, professional memberships, subscriptions and more.
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 about our culture and hear from our people via our social channels and career pages.
Apply now to join #teamBDO.