Accountant

at BDO
Published May 28, 2025
Location Sydney, Australia
Category Accounting and Finance  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

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

Preparation of individual tax returns

Preparation of monthly/quarterly BAS and management reports

Preparation of financial statements and tax returns for partnerships, companies and trusts

Liaison with clients and managing client relationship

Assisting our clients to grow their businesses by better understanding tax compliance

Assistance in annual tax planning for client groups

The ideal candidate will have:

Accounting degree with a good academic record

Min. 1–2 years of tax compliance experience in public practice

Tech-savvy with a genuine interest in cloud accounting. Competent with Xero

Started or planning to start CPA/CA

Strong communication and client-facing skills

Self-motivated and keen to take initiatives

Ability to listen and learn quickly and hit the ground running!

Good understanding of ATO and ASIC processes

Commercial and real-world approach in problem solving

Reasonable research skills and an enquiring mind

Interest and commitment in keeping up to date with tax legislations

Great attention to detail that is balanced by a flexible, professionally inquisitive mind

What is on offer?

You will be working directly with partner and director who are well-respected leaders with a coaching style to bring out the best in their team

You will work with an extremely supportive and cohesive team who genuinely care about each other

You will be provided with comprehensive training and career guidance

Flexible work environment with good flexibility to work from home for the right candidate

Ongoing technical and soft skill training – training and education is a big part of our business

Fantastic coffees, fruit baskets, daily breakfast, weekly morning teas and monthly team events!

Competitive salary package

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, free breakfast, 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 by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).