Accountant - Business Services

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.

We are seeking an Accountant to join our Business Services team. Working with a diverse portfolio of privately owned businesses, family groups and high-net-worth individuals, you'll contribute to the delivery of high-quality client outcomes and gain exposure to a broad range of compliance and advisory work.

Supported by experienced Managers and Partners, you’ll build strong client relationships, work across a variety of industries and develop the skills needed to thrive in a professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

As an Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for a variety of entities

• Assisting with BAS, FBT and other taxation compliance obligations

• Maintaining accurate and well-documented workpapers

• Supporting tax planning and advisory engagements

• Assisting clients with business structuring, cash flow forecasting and general business advice

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders

• Contributing to the delivery of quality outcomes and exceptional client service

About You

We're looking for a motivated and collaborative professional who is keen to grow their career in Business Services.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience within a Business Services or public practice accounting environment

• CA or CPA studies underway, or the intention to commence

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive approach and willingness to learn

• Experience using APS and/or Xero (desirable)

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 [email protected]