Senior Accountant, Business Services

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Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Provide accounting and tax services to family-owned businesses, high-net-worth and inbound international clients. Prepare financial statements, work papers, tax returns, BAS, and quarterly/annual compliance. Perform tax planning, review tax/FBT returns, supervise junior staff, liaise with clients and the ATO, and handle general business administration.
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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

The role of an experienced Accountant or Senior Accountant will be involved in providing professional accounting services to a diverse range of family owned businesses and investment structures, high net wealth groups and inbound international clients including significant global entities. This role will provide you exposure to numerous clients across a broad range of industries.

Key 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, as appropriate;

  • Review appropriate completed tax and FBT returns for compliance, and identifies noncompliance issues arising from them;

  • Perform tax planning for clients;

  • Prepare tax returns for all entities;

  • Prepare Business Activity Statements;

  • Quarterly and annual tax compliance matters;

  • Assist with advice to clients across a range of taxation, business operations and regulatory matters;

  • Liaise directly with clients and the ATO;

  • General business administration.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required

  • Team player; committed to supporting team members and joining in the vibrant culture that the team aims to exude;

  • CA or CPA Qualification or nearly completed (CA desirable);

  • 3-4 years Business Services/Tax experience (mid-tier experience desirable);

  • Client focused. 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/problem solving ability;

  • Ability to multi task and effectively manage individual and team work flow;

  • Self-motivated; takes responsibility for personal and professional development;

  • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work;

  • Microsoft Office: Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint;

  • Xero (desired).

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

  • CA or CPA qualification or nearly completed
  • 3-4 years Business Services/Tax experience
  • Experience preparing financial statements and clear work papers
  • Experience preparing tax returns, Business Activity Statements and quarterly/annual tax compliance
  • Experience performing tax planning and advising on taxation and regulatory matters
  • Experience liaising with clients and the ATO
  • Supervising junior staff
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong client focus and relationship management
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem solving ability
  • Ability to multi task and manage individual and team workflow
  • Self-motivated with commitment to personal and professional development
  • Excellent attention to detail and proactive approach
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
  • Xero experience
  • Team player and supportive of team culture
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The Company
HQ: Brussels
2,442 Employees

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.

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