Accountant, Business Services

BDO Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Australia is seeking an Accountant to deliver professional accounting services to a diverse client base across various industries in public practice. The role offers exposure to multiple clients and opportunities to develop technical and client-relations skills.

Candidates should have 2–3 years in Business Services/Tax, strong communication, teamwork, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. CA/CPA qualification or progress is preferred; Xero experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification or partly completed.
• 2-3 years Business Services/Tax experience.
• Client focused. 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 work flow.
• Self-motivated; takes responsibility for personal and professional development.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
• Microsoft Office: Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Xero (desired).

Responsibilities

• Prepare a range of financial statements in accordance with regulatory, accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Prepare clear and concise work papers.
• Supervise junior staff on certain jobs, as appropriate.
• Review appropriate completed tax and FBT returns for compliance, and identifies noncompliance issues arising from them.
• Perform tax planning for clients.
• Prepare tax returns for all entities.
• Prepare Business Activity Statements.
• Quarterly and annual tax compliance matters.
• Prepare advice for clients in relation to business operations and regulatory matters.
• General business administration.

Skills

Team player

CA or CPA

Tax experience

Client relationships

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

MS Office

Xero

Education

CA or CPA designation or in progress

Tools

Xero

MS Office

Job description

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you’re building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters , and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

The role of the Accountant will be involved in providing professional accounting services to a diverse range of range of clients in public practice. This role will provide you exposure to numerous clients across a broad range of industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare a range of financial statements in accordance with regulatory, accounting and financial reporting standards;

• Prepare clear and concise work papers;

• Supervise junior staff on certain jobs, as appropriate;

• Review appropriate completed tax and FBT returns for compliance, and identifies noncompliance issues arising from them;

• Perform tax planning for clients;

• Prepare tax returns for all entities;

• Prepare Business Activity Statements;

• 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:

• Team player; committed to supporting team members and joining in the vibrant culture that the team aims to exude;

• CA or CPA Qualification or partly completed;

• 2-3 years Business Services/Tax experience;

• Client focused. 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 work flow;

• Self-motivated; takes responsibility for personal and professional development;

• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work;

• Microsoft Office: Word/Excel/Outlook;

• Xero (desired).

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 [e-mail]