Senior Accountant, Business Services

BDO Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Australia is seeking an Accountant or Senior Accountant to join our Sydney team. You will deliver professional accounting services to a diverse client base, from family-owned businesses to global entities, gaining exposure to a broad range of industries.

You will work with experienced advisers in a collaborative environment, develop expertise in tax and financial reporting, and contribute to high-quality client service while building long-lasting relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities required.
• Able to multitask and manage workload efficiently.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) is expected.
• Xero experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements in line with regulatory, accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Prepare clear and concise work papers.
• Supervise junior staff on specified jobs as appropriate.
• Perform tax planning for clients.
• Prepare tax returns for entities including income tax, FBT and BAS.
• Handle quarterly and annual tax compliance matters.
• Prepare management accounts and provide business operation advice.
• Assist with general business administration.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Attention to detail

MS Office

Xero

Education

CA or CPA Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

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

What sets our Business Services team apart is the wealth of knowledge and experience our advisers have. Across a wide range of industry sectors and for businesses of all sizes and stages of growth, our people take a holistic approach to understand not only business needs, but also family and personal wealth needs. Our commitment is to do this through exceptional service that results in successful and sustainable businesses.

We are looking for an Accountant or Senior Accountant to join our team in Sydney. This role will be involved in providing professional accounting services to a diverse range of clients, family owned businesses to significant global entities. 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;
• Perform tax planning for clients;
• Prepare tax returns for all entities including income tax, FBT, Business Activity Statements;
• Quarterly and annual tax compliance matters;
• Preparation of management accounts;
• Prepare advice for clients in relation to business operations and regulatory matters;
• General business administration.

About You

Our ideal candidate is committed to supporting team members and joining in the vibrant culture that the team aims to exude. You’ll be client-focused, driven and committed to delivering quality service and building long-lasting client relationships.

You will also be:

• CA or CPA Qualification or partly completed;
• Minimum 2 years of Business Services or Tax experience (ideally from a mid-tier sized firm);
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated analytical/problem solving ability;
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage individual and team workflow;
• Self-motivated; takes responsibility for personal and professional development;
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to work;
• Proficient with 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]