BDO New Zealand Reviews

There seems to be a progressive career path if you work hard and do a good job.

Maori business & ESG initiatives and committees. Taken seriously and with respect.

The culture in and outside the office is great. All people are always willing to help out, join in, or just have a chat, even the managers and partners. The Buddy system works very well with answering any immediate questions I face, but I also feel comfortable taking issues to my manager and other managers and partners if I need more in-depth knowledge.

There is a diverse range of people that work in our office and we celebrate a range of cultural events

Day-to-day responsibilities consist of mainly preparing financial statements, income tax returns, and GST returns. However, there are plenty of other administration tasks, trainings and duties that pop up requiring time and attention such as monthly fees, meetings and trainings amongst other things.

My managers are good mentors who are easily assessable. There is a large emphasis on Internal communication with weekly catchups.

The office space and facilities are fairly modern and well-kept after. The location is great being close to town and other nice views. The dress code is quite flexible which is nice.

It was really quick and simple, communication was really good and I felt like I was kept in the loop at all times. My questions were also answered very promptly and I felt well supported throughout the entire process. Questions relating to what I had in my CV - previous work experiences, how did I find university etc. Structured in a friendly conversation manner where I felt comfortable the whole time. Just be yourself as you will fit in much better than pretending to be anyone and don’t take yourself too seriously.

The pay is relatively on the lower expectations of the industry however the work-life balance and company culture is much greater so I believe that this compensates for this.

The training programs at BDO are good as a member of the tax team. We have regular tax training sessions and tax updates which helps keep us upskilled. Because my team also does BAS work this means I get to be involved with BAS trainings also which means I get exposure to both tax and BAS trainings which is good for my development.

We work 37.5 hours a week - a good amount and time and with flexible hours available means can structure your time around different commitments.

The company has an ESG group that focuses on the sustainability of the company and their impact on the environment