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

The role of the Senior Accountant will be involved in providing professional accounting services to a diverse range of clients, from start-up and family-owned businesses to medium sized corporates. This role will provide exposure to numerous clients across a broad range of industries.

Key responsibilities will include:

Prepare a range of special purpose financial statements for different type entities and private groups;

Prepare income tax returns for all entities, including consolidated tax returns;

Prepare clear and concise work papers and review work papers of junior staff;

Support and supervise junior staff on certain jobs, as appropriate;

Review appropriate completed tax, GST and FBT returns for compliance, and be able to identify noncompliance issues arising;

Perform basic tax planning for clients;

Quarterly and annual tax compliance matters;

Be the main point of contact for a range of clients, maintain and develop client relationships;

Provide business services support and prompt and accurate advice to clients in relation to their business operations, financial and accounting matters;

What you’ll need to succeed

CA or CPA Qualification or currently studying;

3+ years Business Services/Tax experience (mid-tier experience desirable);

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well and build relationships with clients and colleagues

Attention to detail and a proactive approach to work;

Team player; committed to supporting team members;

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

MYOB, Xero, Spotlight and Fathom, MS Office

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.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

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).

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