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About the Role
The role of Senior Accountant provides professional accounting services to a diverse range of international and domestic clients: from start-up to multi-million dollar international businesses. This role will be exposed to numerous clients across a broad range of industries.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare management accounting reports for Manager review, including commentary for key stakeholders
Prepare a range of complex financial statements in accordance with regulatory, accounting and financial reporting standards
Prepare clear and concise work papers and review work papers of junior staff Supervise junior staff as appropriate
Review appropriate completed tax and FBT returns for compliance identifying any non-compliance issues arising from them
Perform tax planning for clients
Prepare tax returns for all entities
Quarterly and annual tax compliance matters
Prepare advice for clients in relation to business operations and regulatory matters
General business administration
Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required:
CA or CPA Qualification (or currently completing)
2-3 years’ Business Services/Tax experience (mid-tier experience desirable) Client focused with 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 workflow
Self-motivated, taking responsibility for personal and professional development Team player and committed to supporting team members
Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work
Strong Microsoft Office 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, 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]
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.
