Personal Assistant, Advisory at BDO in Australia | AU | Rezi

Personal Assistant, Advisory at BDO in Australia

Personal Assistant, Advisory

BDO in Australia · AU

1 weeks ago

Personal Assistant, Advisory

BDO in Australia · AU

8 days ago
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About the Role

This position will work closely within the Advisory team, providing support to the Partner/s and team, and will provide any ad hoc support within the Advisory Service Line, as and when required. The role will support three senior leaders within our Project & Infrastructure Advisory team.

Responsibilities

  • Active management of the Partner’s calendar, schedule appointments, resolve conflicts and ensure tasks are completed within required timeframes.
  • Provide financial administration support for efficient management of client work in progress (WIP), debtors, accounts for payment and associated queries.
  • Manage team’s compliance requirements in-line with Firm’s Risk Management Policies including client onboarding, conflict checks, ASIC searches and client acceptance procedures.
  • Collaborate with the Clients & Markets team by preparing tenders for new client work, client presentations, client and/or networking events, maintenance of the CRM database and managing and actioning related reports.
  • Coordinate team initiatives including functions, scheduling meetings, recording minutes and actions, organising training sessions and employee movements.
  • Collaborate proactively with the People & Culture team on initiatives relevant to the team.
  • Book domestic and international travel for Partners and the team.
  • Assist Partners with administrative tasks including expenses, timesheets, internal reporting and ad hoc requests.
  • Work closely with the Advisory Cohort to provide support and coverage where needed and work collectively as a team to ensure efficient and effective operation of the service line.
  • Work cohesively with all areas of the firm, including members of the Shared Services teams.

Requirements

  • Ability to uphold a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, maturity and integrity with regards to sensitive work-related matters.
  • Natural enthusiasm, approachable demeanour with a willingness and desire to help and support with all work-related matters and colleagues.
  • A proactive and conscientious approach with a willingness to complete all aspects of the role.
  • Strong attention to detail and organisation skills (both for self and team).
  • A strong team player, always willing to assist colleagues from all teams and levels.

Skills

  • Advanced Microsoft Suite skills (intermediate is acceptable for Excel).
  • Previous experience using Workday for invoicing/billings would be well regarded.

Location

  • CBD office

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Onsite

Benefits

  • Health and wellbeing benefits
  • Social benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Professional development benefits
  • Fitness challenges
  • Exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance
  • Gym memberships
  • Wellness facilities via BWell program
  • Travel perks
  • Retail discounts
  • Employee referral rewards
  • Study support
  • Professional development support
  • Enhanced family support leave
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
  • Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

Equal Opportunity

  • We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 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 recruitment@bdo.com.au