Senior Accountant, Business Services

About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an Accountant or Senior Accountant to join our Business Services team.  We value demonstrated knowledge and experience and with that this role could be for someone ready to take the next step in their career. 

You will work closely with our partners and your colleagues in a supportive and rewarding work environment. As a team member within our Business Services team, you will be mentored by our leaders, developing your knowledge and skill set in both compliance and advisory services.

About you

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing management accounts, supplier batch payments and business activity statements

• Preparing and reviewing payroll, instalment activity statements and payroll tax returns

• Undertaking a review of our client's finance function, project managing and executing finance function transitions, working closely with clients to build financial roadmaps, overseeing internal compliance activity, liaising directly with management team

• Overseeing a team of bookkeepers and accountants

• Mentoring of junior staff with the ability to successfully manage workflow

• Maintaining and establishing positive relationships with colleagues and clients 

• Liaising with various providers and statutory authorities on behalf of clients 

• Ensuring jobs are completed effectively by meeting technical standards and deadlines 

• Ensuring clients are made aware of their compliance obligations

Requirements of the role:
 

• Degree qualified in commerce, accounting, or equivalent;

• Previous experience in a similar role within business advisory or private clients field

• Working towards CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why BDO?
 

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.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).