Manager, 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 currently seeking an experienced Manager to join our vibrant and growing Business Services 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 and international markets and focus on helping our clients understand their business and provide practical strategies to help them succeed.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in management of the operational responsibilities of the Business Services team
• Assist in management of the team to deliver high quality services to clients, and providing mentorship to junior staff
• Review and manage the delivery of complex financial statements and consolidated financial statements and Income Tax Returns prepared by team members
• Preparation and analysis of complex management accounting reports
• Assisting with the design, development and analysis of financial reporting models
• Assist in strategic business discussions with clients
• Conducting tax compliance reviews of tax returns, FBT returns, GST and Payroll tax
• Advising on tax planning issues, implementing tax planning and savings ideas for clients
• Assist in setting budgets for specific jobs and explaining parameters and scope to team
• Starting to develop external networks and market presents
• Undertake ad-hoc duties as required from time to time.

Skills/Attributes Required:

• Achieves successful outcomes through clear and effective communications and the ability to relate to others
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, with an understanding of business issues and application to client situations
• Strong communication skills, able to adapt style to suit different audiences, and articulate complex issues
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Collaborative and solution focused
• Ability to monitor progress and manage client engagements to deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
• Proactive approach, self-driven, accountable and able to bring new ideas to the table.

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Prior accounting experience in an accounting firm environment
• CA/CPA qualified
• General consulting exposure to a range of clients

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).