Graduate Program – Research and Development Tax BDO•Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Graduate Program – Research and Development Tax
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 as a Graduate Consultant within our Research & Development (R&D;) Tax team, starting January ****.
The Australian Government provides incentives to encourage innovation, research and technological advancement.
Our R&D; Tax team helps organisations access these incentives by identifying eligible activities and preparing claims under the R&D; Tax Incentive program.
As an R&D; Tax Graduate, you'll work with creative businesses across a wide range of industries, helping them understand and document the projects, technologies and solutions they are developing.
Why Choose R&D; Tax?
R&D; Tax sits at the intersection of innovation, business and tax.
If you're curious about how new products, technologies and ideas are brought to life, this team provides a unique opportunity to work with organisations at the forefront of innovation.
One of the things that makes R&D; Tax unique is the variety of industries, technologies and projects you'll be exposed to.
You could find yourself helping:
A technology company developing new software solutions
An engineering firm designing innovative products or processes
A manufacturer improving production methods and efficiency
A medical or biotechnology organisation developing new treatments or technologies
A business investing in research to solve complex industry challenges
Because every client is working on something different, you'll spend your time learning about new technologies, industries and business challenges while helping organisations access funding that supports future innovation.
This variety means you'll develop strong analytical,



communication and commercial skills while gaining exposure to cutting‐edge projects and emerging technologies.
What You'll Do
As an R&D; Tax Graduate at BDO, you can expect to:
Learn how the Australian R&D; Tax Incentive supports innovation across a wide range of industries
Meet with engineers, scientists, developers and business leaders to understand their projects
Research industries, technologies and emerging innovations
Identify activities that may qualify for the R&D; Tax Incentive
Prepare technical project descriptions and supporting documentation
Analyse financial information and assist with expenditure calculations
Support the preparation of R&D; applications and funding claims
Work alongside experienced specialists to help clients maximise outcomes under the R&D; Tax Incentive
No two projects are the same, providing exposure to different industries, technologies and innovation challenges.
What you'll get
12-month learning and development program
Support and guidance from your buddy and manager
Service line specific learning and development, aligned to clear career pathways
Social activities with your early careers' cohort, and the wider firm
Benefits including free breakfast, healthy snacks and dress for your day
A culture of opportunity, connection, community, and impact
Global possibilities, we're in 166 countries.
To be eligible for our Graduate Program, you must be:
In your final year, or have recently completed an Accounting, Corporate Finance, Commerce, STEM or other relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree
Available to start in January ****.




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.
To learn more about our programs or recruitment process, visit our student careers page.
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📌 Graduate Program – Research And Development Tax (South Australia)
🏢 BDO in Australia
📍 South Australia