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About the Role

Join BDO's Business Services team in Sydney as an Accountant or Senior Accountant. This role involves providing professional accounting services to a diverse range of clients, from family-owned businesses to global entities, offering exposure to numerous industries.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial statements in accordance with regulatory, accounting, and financial reporting standards.
Prepare clear and concise work papers.
Supervise junior staff on certain jobs.
Perform tax planning for clients.
Prepare tax returns for all entities, including income tax, FBT, and Business Activity Statements.
Handle quarterly and annual tax compliance matters.
Prepare management accounts.
Provide client advice on business operations and regulatory matters.
Perform general business administration.

Requirements

CA or CPA Qualification or partly completed.
Minimum 2 years of Business Services or Tax experience, ideally from a mid-tier firm.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.
Ability to multitask and effectively manage individual and team workflow.
Self-motivated with responsibility for personal and professional development.
Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Xero proficiency is desired.

Skills

Accounting
Taxation
Financial Statement Preparation
Tax Planning
Tax Return Preparation
Management Accounts Preparation
Client Advisory
Business Administration
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Multitasking
Workflow Management
Attention to Detail
Proactive Approach
Microsoft Office Suite
Xero

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 2 years experience

Education Level

CA or CPA Qualification or partly completed

Benefits

Health and wellbeing programs
Social activities
Financial benefits
Professional development support
Fitness challenges
Exclusive discounts for corporate health insurance
Gym memberships
Wellness facilities
Travel perks
Retail discounts
Employee referral rewards
Study support
Enhanced family support leave
Cultural leave
Religious leave
Options to purchase additional leave
Community initiatives involvement
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.
We create together, to reach higher.
We 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.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors.
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.
We are 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.