About the Role
The role involves providing professional accounting services to a diverse range of clients, including family-owned businesses, high-net-worth groups, and international entities. This position offers exposure to numerous clients across various industries.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a range of financial statements in accordance with regulatory, accounting, and financial reporting standards.
- Prepare clear and concise work papers.
- Supervise junior staff on certain jobs.
- Review completed tax and FBT returns for compliance and identify non-compliance issues.
- Perform tax planning for clients.
- Prepare tax returns for all entities.
- Prepare Business Activity Statements.
- Manage quarterly and annual tax compliance matters.
- Assist with advice to clients on taxation, business operations, and regulatory matters.
- Liaise directly with clients and the ATO.
- Perform general business administration.
Requirements
- Team player committed to supporting team members and contributing to a vibrant culture.
- CA or CPA Qualification or nearly completed (CA desirable).
- 3-4 years of Business Services/Tax experience (mid-tier experience desirable).
- Client-focused with a strong commitment to quality service and client relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish professional relations with internal and external clients.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to multitask and effectively manage individual and team workflow.
- Self-motivated with a focus on personal and professional development.
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Experience with Xero is desired.
Skills
- Accounting
- Taxation
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Client Relationship Management
- Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Work Flow Management
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Xero
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- CA or CPA Qualification
Benefits
- Health and wellbeing programs
- Social activities
- Financial benefits
- Professional development support
- Fitness challenges
- Exclusive discounts for corporate health insurance, gym memberships, and wellness facilities via BWell program
- Travel perks
- Retail discounts
- Employee referral rewards
- Study support
- Enhanced family support
- Cultural leave
- Religious leave
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Community initiatives via BCaring program
- On-the-job training
- Formal development programs
About the Company
- BDO is a global professional services firm connected to local markets.
- We inspire others to go further, create together to reach higher, and build trust to lead purposefully.
- We are a growing and market-leading professional services firm.
- Our national and global footprint provides opportunities to work on interesting client engagements across diverse industry sectors and services.
- We foster an open and collaborative culture with access to Partners and professional mentors.
- We are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices.
- We shape what matters, always looking ahead, thinking bigger, reaching further, and staying personal and human.
Equal Opportunity
- Recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia.
- Recognised as a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
- We encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@bdo.com.au if you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process.
