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 seeking to appoint an Accountant to join our vibrant and growing Business Services team. You will be involved in working with a diverse range of clients from start-ups to family-owned business and global entities. You'll focus on delivering high quality, value adding work while developing your career in a high performing team.

The Business Services group ensures our clients' success by adding value in every aspect of their business through the provision of world-class advisory and compliance services. BDO's business advisers understand growth and success in the Australian market and focus on helping our clients understand their business and provide practical strategies to help them succeed.

Day to day you will:

• Prepare a range of financial statements in accordance with regulatory, accounting and financial reporting standards across various industries;
• Prepare income tax returns for a variety of entities including companies, trusts and high net worth individuals;
• Perform various tax planning tasks for clients and preparing advice relating to business operations and regulatory matters;
• Providing a range of business and tax advisory services.
• As an Accountant you will be working closely with your Senior Accountants and managers on various client engagements
• In addition, your role will incorporate a larger content of more complex work, as well as a higher component of advisory matters.

About the team

We are a dynamic team, focused on ensuring client convenience, proactive communication and forward thinking. Our team members work together to help each other to achieve goals while actively seeking assistance from senior team members to help build their skill set to continue to enhance client outcomes.

What you'll need to succeed

Being a team player is crucial to our success. Our team-based approach allows us all to get to know our clients and deliver on their goals and needs. Your background in business services, tax or accounting along with a common sense approach will provide a strong foundation for you to succeed in this role.

Additionally you will bring:

• Relationship building skills; we work as a wider Business Services team and you will need to liaise with various levels and teams across BDO as well as providing exceptional service to our clients;
• Demonstrated analytical/problem solving ability;
• Demonstrable experience in Australian taxation
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work;
• Relevant tertiary qualifications;
• You will be currently completing a CA or CPA qualification;
• Knowledge and use of Advanced Professional Solutions (APS) and/or Xero is 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, 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).