We’re BDO, 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, and that’s where you come in.
About the Role
As an Executive Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Business Services Partners and the wider team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality administrative support, coordinating client engagement activities, and helping drive efficient business operations.
Working closely with colleagues across the firm, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, leverage new technologies, and become a trusted member of a collaborative support network.
Key responsibilities include:
Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting Partners with their client engagements
Provide proactive administrative support to the Business Services team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Coordinate client onboarding activities and assist with compliance processes in line with the firm's risk framework
Assist with workflow management and coordination of support resources across the team
Manage and maintain information across key systems, including Workday, Xero and Virtual Cabinet
Prepare client correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, meeting minutes and other business documentation
Support billing, expense management and other partner administration requirements
Assist with diary management, inbox coordination and scheduling activities
Organise meetings, training sessions, events, travel and accommodation arrangements
Coordinate logistics and preparation for industry conferences and networking events
Champion the use of technology and support continuous improvement initiatives across the team
Provide general administrative assistance as required
What you’ll need to succeed:
Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Team Assistant, Administration or similar support role
Experience within a professional services environment will be highly regarded
Strong technology skills with the confidence to learn and embrace new systems and tools
Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
A strong sense of initiative and the confidence to seek guidance when required
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, 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 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 [email protected]
Skills Required
- Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Team Assistant, Administration, or similar support role
- Experience within a professional services environment
- Strong technology skills and confidence learning new systems and tools
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills, including managing competing priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
- Strong sense of initiative and confidence seeking guidance when required
What We Do
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients seeking audit, tax and advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes from large corporate organisations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across an array of industry sectors. At BDO, we are guided by our values that are the foundation of what we deliver: IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST. This is about delivering ideas and advice that create value; quality-driven people who are motivated by providing exceptional client service; and being trusted to get the job done. Talk to us today.
