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
BDO’s Business Services division partners with clients to drive their success by delivering world‑class advisory and compliance services. We work with emerging businesses, fast‑growing corporate groups, and high‑income / high‑net‑worth individuals and family groups across a wide range of industries.
Our team provides comprehensive support including:
Growth advisory
Strategic planning
Business mentoring
Due diligence and transaction services
Accounting and business advice
Financial modelling
Business finance applications
Tax planning and structuring
Tax compliance and advice (including GST)
Selection and implementation of business information systems
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking experienced Senior Accountants to join our expanding Business Services teams. In this role, you’ll deliver high‑quality, value‑adding work while further developing your technical and advisory skills alongside a high‑performing team.
You will:
Prepare financial statements in line with regulatory, accounting, and financial reporting standards across diverse industries
Prepare income tax returns for companies, trusts, and high‑net‑worth individuals
Undertake tax planning activities and assist with advice relating to business operations and regulatory obligations
Provide business and tax advisory services, including structuring, performance improvement and growth strategies
Liaise with clients, managers, and partners to resolve queries and build strong relationships
Mentor and support junior team members in their development
Skills/Attributes Required
Experience in a professional services environment with a strong interest in tax and advisory
Excellent relationship‑building skills; you'll work closely with colleagues across the wider Business Services team and deliver outstanding service to clients
Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving capability
High attention to detail and a proactive approach to your work
Progress towards, or completion of, CA or CPA qualifications
Experience with APS and/or Xero (desirable)
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
- Experience in a professional services environment with interest in tax and advisory
- Progress towards, or completion of, CA or CPA qualifications
- Excellent relationship-building and client service skills
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capability
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach
- Experience preparing financial statements and income tax returns
- Experience with APS and/or Xero
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.
