Accountant, Business Services - Tax & Client Advisory

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

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.