About BDO
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
As a Personal Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Audit Partners by delivering high-quality administrative assistance. This position requires a proactive and highly organised individual who can manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, and ensure seamless day-to-day operations.
Your contribution will be essential in enabling our Partners to focus on strategic priorities by ensuring that all administrative tasks are handled efficiently and professionally. You’ll also collaborate with other teams across the firm to maintain smooth workflows and uphold our commitment to excellence in client service.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage Partner’s calendar, mailbox, meetings, and travel (domestic/international).
Prepare meeting materials and handle administrative tasks (expenses, timesheets, reporting).
Coordinate client onboarding, including research, proposals, conflict checks, and CRM updates.
Support financial processes: billing, debtor management, and account payments.
Maintain CRM accuracy and generate reports; assist with tenders and business development.
Organize team initiatives, training, and internal functions; collaborate across Shared Services.
Screen calls and manage inquiries professionally.
About you - Skills, Attributes and Experience:
Experience as an PA in a corporate environment
Strong multitasking, time management, and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
Adaptable, proactive, and client-focused with high discretion.
Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.
Collaborative team player with flexibility to handle dynamic workloads.
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).
