Payroll Advisory Graduate Program null

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.  

Our Payroll Advisory team assist clients with understanding whether they are at risk of underpaying their employees in line with the relevant Industry Award or Enterprise Agreement, and calculate those underpayments through historical reconciliations. As labelled by the media, “Wage Theft” is an issue that continues to grow, and as a result, so does the need for this service. Criminalisation and the recent “closing the loophole” Act has brought even higher focus to the importance of payroll advisory services, creating an exciting opportunity to be involved in an everchanging and growing area. 

What you’ll do:  

As a Payroll Advisory Graduate at BDO, you can expect to:  

• Support clients to address matters relating to payroll compliance, specifically related to Industrial Awards and other instruments
• Utilise your excel skills to analyse and cleanse data provided
• Be involved in reconciliation tool design, build and implementation (using excel and other platforms)
• Address matters relating to payroll compliance, industry awards, data cleansing, and reconciliation modelling
• Attend client meetings, including taking notes and documenting requirements and key actions

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 Graduate cohort, and the wider firm
• The little things like free brekkie, healthy snacks and dress for your day
• A culture of opportunity, connection, community, and impact
• And global possibilities, we’re in 164 countries!

What you’ll offer:  

• You will be in your final year or have recently completed a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
• Proficient in Excel (essential), Alteryx, Power BI or similar platforms
• Your ability to commence full-time in January 2026.

Our friendly student recruitment team are here to help you and want 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 at student.careers@bdo.com.au.  

To learn more about our programs or recruitment process, visit our student careers page on our website.  

Please note, responsibilities, salary, start dates and benefits may vary depending on location.