Senior Accountant

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

BDO Western Sydney office, the newly established office aiming to extend BDO's premier advisory and compliance services in the Western Sydney market, invites aspiring accounting professionals to be part of our dynamic and innovative team. We are geared towards addressing the diverse needs of local and international businesses in Australia's third-largest economy.

Position Overview:

The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in providing high-end bespoke accounting services to our clients. This role involves direct liaison with clients, collaborative strategy development, and working with team members and partners across all our services areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer accounting and advisory services to a diverse clientele covering local and international clients.

• Prepare financial statements (general purpose financial statements and management style financial reports), tax returns, monthly management reports, and other regulatory returns such as payroll tax and workers compensation renewals.

• Maintain and cultivate strong client relationships through direct liaison both virtually and in person.

• Lead client engagements and be the first point of contact for clients.

• Mentoring and training junior staff.

• Develop and implement client strategies in collaboration with team members and partners.

• Drive exceptional client service in all that we do.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

• 3 - 5 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a business services team within a chartered accounting environment.

• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero and MS Office Suite, with an emphasis on strong Excel knowledge.

• Well-developed understanding of accounting principles and tax laws.

• Superior problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Committed to delivering quality service and maintaining strong client relationships.

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).