We're BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets.
Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.
We inspire others, to go further.
We create together, to reach higher.
We build trust, to lead purposefully.
Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won't do it alone.
From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that's where you come in.
About the Role
Looking for an alternative to university?
If you completed high school within the past three years, you could avoid university debt and start building your accounting career through BDO's High School Leavers Program.
High school leavers can 'earn-while-you-learn' with a paid, full-time role.
Undertake online study with CA ANZ, working towards a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting (GradDipCA).
BDO covers the cost of your online CA ANZ study and provides paid study leave to help balance work and learning.
Join BDO and begin your journey towards becoming a Chartered Accountant through the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ) pathway for high school leavers.
You'll work full-time, learn from experienced professionals, contribute to real client work and build a strong foundation in accounting and business through, on-the-job training and mentoring.
While working at BDO, you'll begin the online study pathway towards becoming a qualified Chartered Accountant.
You'll receive dedicated paid study time to help you balance work and learning.
In your first year, you'll complete CA Fundamentals, followed by CA Foundations in your second year.
These stages build the essential knowledge and skills you'll need before progressing to the CA Program.
The full pathway takes around four years, giving you valuable work experience and a head start on your career while you study.
Available opportunities may include Audit, Business Services or CFO Advisory,



depending on your location and the positions available.
We'll discuss suitable team options with you throughout the recruitment process.
About you
We're looking for enthusiastic school leavers who:
Are 18 years of age or older when the program starts
Have completed high school within the past three years ***** 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
What you'll get at BDO
Paid, full-time work in a leading accounting, auditing and advisory firm
Paid course fees to complete CA Fundamentals, and additional support for CA Foundations & the CA Program as you progress towards becoming a Chartered Accountant
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
Applications close 11:45pm Sunday, 20 September **** AEST.
Our friendly Student Recruitment team is here to support you throughout the process.
If you have any questions or require adjustments during recruitment, please contact ******.
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 team-oriented culture ensures access to Partners and qualified 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 or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program.
Access advantages such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and 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 on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for ********* by Diversity Council of Australia and a ********* Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at ******
We shape what matters.
At BDO we are always looking ahead, thinking bigger, reaching further and always staying personal and human in everything we do.
We're by your side, backing you to explore ideas and new ways of working to shape the future you want to see.
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📌 Accounting High School Leaver Program 2027 - Ca Fundamentals Pathway (Brisbane)
🏢 BDO in Australia
📍 Brisbane