Senior Accountant

BDO in Australia

Senior Accountant providing professional accounting services to family-owned businesses and investment structures. Involved in a diverse range of industries and client engagements at BDO.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeParramatta • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare a range of financial statements in accordance with regulatory, accounting and financial reporting standards;
Prepare clear and concise work papers;
Supervise junior staff on certain jobs, as appropriate;
Review appropriate completed tax and FBT returns for compliance, and identifies noncompliance issues arising from them;
Perform tax planning for clients;
Prepare tax returns for all entities;
Prepare Business Activity Statements;
Quarterly and annual tax compliance matters;
Assist with advice to clients across a range of taxation, business operations and regulatory matters;
Liaise directly with clients and the ATO;
General business administration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CA or CPA Qualification or partly completed
3-4 years Business Services/Tax experience (mid-tier experience desirable)
Microsoft Office: Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint
Xero (desired)
Strong commitment to quality service and client relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to establish professional relations with internal and external clients
Demonstrated analytical/problem solving ability
Ability to multi task and effectively manage individual and team work flow
Self-motivated; takes responsibility for personal and professional development
Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
Get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
On the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial statements preparationtax planningtax return preparationBusiness Activity Statements preparationtax complianceregulatory complianceaccounting standardsfinancial reporting standardsanalytical skillsproblem solving

Soft Skills

client relationship managementverbal communicationwritten communicationprofessional relationsmulti-taskingworkflow managementself-motivationattention to detailproactive approachteamwork

Certifications

CACPA