Accounting High School Leaver Program - CA Fundamentals Pathway

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

Looking for an alternative pathway instead of university? Skip the student debt and launch you’re your accounting career now! High school graduates can ‘earn-while-you-learn’ through CA Fundamentals Work full-time with BDO (NTH QLD) while completing your first professional qualification Not planning to go to university, but ready to take your first step into the world of accounting?

Join BDO (NTH QLD) and start your journey to becoming a Chartered Accountant through the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ) alternative pathway, CA Fundamentals. You’ll work full-time at BDO, learning from experienced professionals, gaining exposure to real client work, and building a strong foundation of accounting and business knowledge, with dedicated time to study online.

After completing your first year in CA Fundamentals, you’ll progress to CA Foundations. Together, these stages equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the CA Program. This pathway takes around four years to complete, during which you’ll continue to grow your career and gain valuable experience at BDO.

Team placements will be based on availability and discussed during the recruitment process.

About you

We’re looking for enthusiastic school leavers who: Are 18 years or older and have successfully completed your 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 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 What You’ll Get at BDO (NTH QLD) Paid, full-time work at a leading accounting, auditing and advisory firm Exposure to practical, on-the-job learning from day one A supportive team, with buddy and mentor guidance Coaching and check-ins with a dedicated program manager Study support and flexibility to balance work and learning Fun team culture, wellness benefits and social events How to apply Click ‘Apply’ to create your Workday home account, fill out the online application form, select your location, and upload your cover letter (1 page) outlining your interest in the program and resume.

Our friendly student recruitment team is here to help you and wants to ensure you are fully supported. If you have any questions, or need any adjustments to the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to jecoa.selke@bdo.com.au. Program commencement: Early 2027 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. Apply now to join #teamBDO.