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

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, join the BDO run club, or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym, and wellness facilities via our BWell program.

Access financial benefits from travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast daily, vehicle financing support, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include cultural and religious leave, paid leave for fertility and IVF treatments, blood donor leave, enhanced family support, plus 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 extensive technical training, dedicated leadership development programs, professional memberships, subscriptions and more.

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).

Find out more about our culture and hear from our people via our social channels and career pages.

Apply now to join #teamBDO.