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
Due to continued growth BDO Tasmania are seeking a Senior Accountant to join the team. We value demonstrated knowledge and experience and with that this role could be for someone ready to take the next step in their career.
You will work closely with our partners and your colleagues in a supportive and rewarding work environment. As a team member within our Business Services team, you will be mentored by our leaders, developing your knowledge and skill set in both compliance and advisory services.
About the team
What sets our Business Services specialists apart is their ability to provide exceptional personal service that results in strong relationships however large or small the organisation happens to be.
Our Business Services team specialises in providing services and advice to individuals, SMEs and privately owned businesses. Our clients range from high net-worth individuals and families as well as owners and entrepreneurs of established and growing businesses across a wide range of industries.
Working in our Business Services team will give you the opportunity to work across our broad range of professional services, including compliance services, business & taxation advice, entrepreneur & growth strategies and family business & succession planning.
What you will need to succeed
Degree qualified in commerce, accounting, or equivalent;
Must have previous accounting experience in a public practice, finance position within the industry or a similar role within business advisory or professional services field
Specifically, must have experience preparing financial statements with sound accounting knowledge and understanding of period and year-end close procedures and preparation of working papers
Ideally, CA/CPA qualification or working towards
Demonstrated sound knowledge of Australian income tax (GST or FBT a plus) and strong compliance focus
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Some of your key responsibilities include:
Preparing financial statements, Income Tax Returns, Fringe Benefits Tax Returns and Business Activity Statements for corporate ownership structures, high net wealth individuals, family businesses and small to medium enterprises
Maintaining and establishing positive relationships with colleagues and clients
Researching and preparing advice to clients of various tax issues
Mentoring of junior staff with the ability to successfully manage workflow
Liaising with clients and external agencies as required and directed
Ensuring jobs are completed effectively by meeting technical standards and deadlines
Identify opportunities for value added service
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).
Find out more and hear from our people via our social channels and career pages.
Apply now to join #teamBDO.
