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Senior Tax Accountant, Business Services

BDO in AustraliaPerth, Western Australia, AustraliaFULL-TIME
A$100k – A$135kAI estimatePosted 30+ days ago
International TaxM&A AdvisoryPrivate ClientIndirect / VAT
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Role description

From the employer

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.

About the Role

  • We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our growing Business
  • Services team in Perth. In this role, you will contribute to high‑quality
  • compliance and advisory work across a diverse portfolio of clients (including
  • SME's, small businesses, high net worth individuals and investment companies &
  • trusts), while developing your technical capability and advancing your career in
  • a supportive, high‑performing environment. You’ll work closely with Partners and
  • Directors, gaining exposure to complex matters and contributing to impactful

client outcomes. You will also enjoy managing your own clients.

Our ideal candidate is a motivated and detail-oriented professional who is ready

to take the next step in their career. You’ll be supported in your continued

development across technical, business development and people capabilities, so

that you can successfully progress within our firm

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare a range of complex financial statements in accordance with

regulatory, accounting and financial reporting standards;

  • Prepare clear and concise work papers and review work papers of junior staff;
  • Supervise junior staff on certain jobs, as appropriate;
  • Perform tax planning for clients;
  • Prepare tax returns for all entities;
  • Prepare Business Activity Statements;
  • Quarterly and annual tax compliance matters;
  • Prepare advice for clients in relation to business operations and regulatory

matters;

  • General business administration.

About You

  • CA or CPA Qualification;
  • 3-5 years Business Services/Tax experience (mid-tier experience desirable);
  • Client focused. 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 multitask and effectively manage individual and team workflow;
  • Self-motivated; takes responsibility for personal and professional

development;

  • Team player; committed to supporting team members;
  • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work;
  • Microsoft Office: Word/Excel/Outlook (Copilot);
  • Workday (desired)
  • Xero (desired)

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

recruitment@bdo.com.au [recruitment@bdo.com.au]

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