Career in the Tax Department

Internship opportunities

This position is ideal if:

  • you are currently a university student in accounting, finance, or a related program;
  • you are collaborative and team oriented;
  • you have strong communication and writing skills in Latvian and English;
  • you are seeking an internship to advance your professional growth;
  • you are detail-oriented and can spot discrepancies;
  • you are curious and eager to learn from experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities include:

  • delving into tax laws, helping senior tax professionals understand and apply them;
  • organizing and compiling clients’ financial data for tax calculations;
  • maintaining and updating tax-related documents and correspondence;
  • participating in team meetings and providing insights on assigned tasks.

We offer:

  • an internship lasting approximately 3 to 4 months;
  • an engaging environment that will value, support, and promote your efforts;
  • practical experience working on real projects where you will be supported by the tax department colleagues;
  • versatile experience with clients from different industries and varying company sizes;
  • the possibility of continued employment as a full-time staff member in case of successful collaboration;
  • a paid internship starting at €500 per month.

Interview process

  1. Talent selection: prepare your CV or experience summary and submit it to us at cv@bdo.lv.
  2. Interview: we will invite you to a first interview, which will give us the opportunity to get to know each other better.
  3. Skills assessment: we will test your knowledge and analytical skills, but don't worry - in this step we try to understand your strengths and what we are willing to teach you.

How to prepare for the interview?

We encourage you to review the basic maths and think about why you want to join our team. The most important thing is – be yourself. Our goal is to get to know you and your strengths to understand how we can work together.

 

Junior-level position

This position is ideal if:

  • you have graduated from university with a law degree;
  • you are familiar with Latvian tax legislation;
  • you are willing to work on various local and international projects;
  • you are able to plan your time and always inform about changes;
  • you have strong communication and writing skills in Latvian and English;
  • you are curious and eager to develop your professional path in a workplace that provides mentor and leader support.

Responsibilities include:

  • delving into legal statutes and case precedents to provide valuable insights and recommendations, supporting senior lawyers and sworn advocates across various legal fields;
  • drafting statements using legal terminology while maintaining BDO's high communication standards;
  • participating in client meetings to document client needs and required solutions;
  • participating in project strategy development, contributing to team discussions, helping to formulate effective legal strategies based on the research carried out;
  • maintaining records, organizing, and updating client files to ensure smooth information flow while addressing any unresolved issues.

We offer:

  • competitive salary;
  • opportunities to gain valuable experience working with clients from various industries, enhancing your professional knowledge and skills, and excelling in a dynamic business environment;
  • professional development that supports your career development, helping you to obtain relevant certifications and qualifications tailored to individual needs;
  • a prosperous working environment with health insurance; 
  • covered mobile phone bills and, after the probationary period, the option to choose a phone model;
  • partially covered gym membership;
  • additional days off for birthdays and health check-up day;
  • motivational programs;
  • family-friendly company bonuses;
  • career growth opportunities.

Interview process

  1. Talent selection: prepare your CV and experience summary and submit it to us at cv@bdo.lv.
  2. Interview: we will invite you to a first interview, which will give us the opportunity to get to know each other better.
  3. Skills assessment: we will test your technical knowledge and analytical skills to understand your strengths.


Senior-level position

This position is ideal if:

  • you have a master's degree in law from a recognized institution;
  • you have at least 5 years of experience in the legal field, with proven expertise in specific legal areas relevant to the firm's primary services and clientele;
  • you are capable of independently managing complex legal matters, demonstrating high expertise in the relevant legal fields;
  • you have previous experience in team management or mentoring, with the ability to guide and delegate tasks to junior colleagues while overseeing project progress;
  • you possess strong communication and writing skills in Latvian and English. Knowledge of additional languages will be considered an advantage.

Responsibilities include:

  • project management: overseeing the development and progress of projects, ensuring compliance with BDO Law standards;
  • legal research: conducting in-depth legal research and case law analysis to effectively represent clients;
  • regular consultations with clients to understand their concerns, provide legal advice and keep them informed of progress;
  • representing clients in court hearings, negotiations, or mediation sessions;
  • team management, assisting and guiding the career development of paralegals and junior associates.

We offer:

  • competitive salary;
  • opportunities to gain valuable experience working with clients from various industries, enhancing your professional knowledge and skills, and excelling in a dynamic business environment;
  • professional development that supports your career development, helping you to obtain relevant certifications and qualifications tailored to individual needs;
  • a prosperous working environment with health insurance; 
  • covered mobile phone bills and, after the probationary period, the option to choose a phone model;
  • partially covered gym membership;
  • additional days off for birthdays and health check-up day;
  • motivational programs;
  • family-friendly company bonuses;
  • career growth opportunities.

Interview process

  1. Talent selection: prepare your CV and experience summary and submit it to us at cv@bdo.lv.
  2. Interview: we will invite you to a first interview, which will give us the opportunity to get to know each other better.
  3. Skills assessment: we will test your technical knowledge and analytical skills to understand your strengths.

 

Management-level position

This position is ideal if:

  • you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in taxation, accounting, finance, or a related field. Professional qualifications such as CPA, CTA, or equivalent are considered an advantage;
  • you have at least 5-7 years of experience in tax consulting, including experience in project and team management;
  • you specialize in tax knowledge and have expertise in areas such as VAT, personal income tax, corporate income tax, and transfer pricing. Knowledge across all areas of taxation will be considered an advantage;
  • You are able to lead and direct a team, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and targets are met;
  • you possess strong communication skills, adaptability and a high level of motivation. You are able to clearly explain complex tax issues to both clients and team members.

Responsibilities include:

  • team management: leading, mentoring, and managing the tax project team, ensuring tasks are completed on time and goals are achieved;
  • overseeing tax projects, ensuring client and company standards are met;
  • managing, developing and maintaining client relationships. Providing professional solutions and assistance;
  • consultancy and quality assurance: analysis of client data, identification of risks, preparation of detailed presentations and reports;
  • tax planning consultations tailored to the needs of multinational corporations;
  • regulatory liaison: facilitating communication between clients and government institutions;
  • department growth: leading and participating in initiatives aimed at departmental development and growth;
  • contributing to the overall management and development of the tax department.

We offer:

  • competitive salary;
  • opportunities to gain valuable experience working with clients from various industries, enhancing your professional knowledge and skills, and excelling in a dynamic business environment;
  • professional development that supports your career development, helping you to obtain relevant certifications and qualifications tailored to individual needs;
  • a prosperous working environment with health insurance; 
  • covered mobile phone bills and, after the probationary period, the option to choose a phone model;
  • partially covered gym membership;
  • additional days off for birthdays and health check-up day;
  • motivational programs;
  • family-friendly company bonuses;
  • career growth opportunities;
  • we strive to provide our managers with an environment where learning and professional development programmes can be combined with their day-to-day responsibilities to promote work-life balance. We consistently provide a flexible approach to work planning, thoughtful project planning, avoidance of overtime, support from senior management and the work environment, time for self and health initiatives.