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 growing and looking for Accountants to join our Business Services team. You’ll deliver high‑quality, value‑adding work while developing your career in a high‑performing environment.

About the team

BDO’s Business Services division ensure our clients’ success by adding value in every aspect of their business through the provision of world-class tax, compliance and advisory services. Our clients are typically emerging businesses, fast growing corporate groups and high- income/ high-net worth individuals and family groups and range across all industries. Our team offers a range of services to our clients including:

• Growth advisory

• Strategic planning

• Business mentoring

• Due diligence and transaction related services

• Accounting and advice

• Financial modelling

• Applications for business finance

• Tax planning and structuring

• Taxation compliance and advice, including GST

• Selection and implementation of business information services

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements across various industries in line with regulatory and accounting standards

• Prepare income tax returns for companies, trusts, and high net worth individuals

• Support tax planning activities and assist in preparing advice on business operations and regulatory matters

• Provide business and tax advisory services, including structuring, improvement, and growth support

• Prepare Business Activity Statements and complete general business administration

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience in a professional services environment, with a strong interest in tax and advisory

• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to work effectively across teams while delivering exceptional client service

• Solid analytical and problem‑solving ability

• High attention to detail and a proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn

• Working toward or interested in completing a CA or CPA qualification

• Experience with Advanced Professional Solutions (APS) 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]