Growth-Focused Accountant & Tax Advisory Lead

BDO Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Australia is seeking a detailed and client-focused professional to join our Business Services team. You will work with privately owned businesses and multi-entity groups, delivering tax advisory and core compliance work while supporting ongoing advisory engagements.

Qualified CA/CPA or in progress, with experience in professional services and Xero, will help drive structuring, planning and accurate financial reporting across entities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services or public practice essential.
• Experience with companies, trusts and multi-entity group structures.
• Strong interest in taxation, advisory and working with privately owned businesses.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capability, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workstreams with ownership and a proactive, client-focused approach.
• Exposure to direct client interaction and building relationships.
• Currently completing or have completed the CA or CPA qualification.
• Experience with Xero and related systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements in line with accounting, regulatory and reporting standards across a range of privately owned and multi-entity group structures.
• Prepare income tax returns for companies, trusts, individuals and broader family groups.
• Manage core compliance obligations including BAS, GST, FBT, payroll tax and year-end tax planning.
• Support tax planning initiatives and assist with technical matters such as group structuring, Division 7A, trust distributions, CGT and ATO reviews.
• Deliver business and tax advisory services, including cash flow and profitability analysis, performance improvement, restructuring and growth advisory.
• Assist with management reporting, forecasting and KPI tracking, supporting vCFO-style engagements.
• Build strong relationships within the Business Services team and develop trusted client relationships through consistent, high-quality service.

Skills

Professional services experience

Multi-entity group structures

Taxation advisory

Analytical thinking

Client relationship management

CA/CPA in progress/completed

Xero proficiency

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

BDO Australia is seeking a detailed and client-focused professional to join our Business Services team. You will work with privately owned businesses and multi-entity groups, delivering tax advisory and core compliance work while supporting ongoing advisory engagements.

Qualified CA/CPA or in progress, with experience in professional services and Xero, will help drive structuring, planning and accurate financial reporting across entities.