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 Earn while you learn! Continue your studies and gain hands-on experience at the same time. Accounting is more than numbers – you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the business to support decision-making and drive operational success.” No two days are the same! Enjoy variety, tackle diverse tasks, and work on meaningful projects that make an impact. We’re looking for someone with 1 – 2 years of experience who has recently started or is about to commence CA or CPA studies. As an Assistant Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting our national finance team. Your responsibilities will include contributing to month-end processes, reporting, and a range of accounting projects. This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to: A firm-wide system implementation Internal process reviews Driving improvements and automation initiatives Key Duties and Responsibilities: Complete month end activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and processing journal entries Preparation of P&L and balance sheet variance analysis, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to management Preparation of statutory financial statements, reports and accounting workpapers Proactively identify and resolve financial risks including transactional, reporting and account reconciliation issues, and implement improvements to our internal processes and workpapers Implement and undertake accounting functions and projects as required Support internal and external audit requests Working collaboratively with the team to meet deadlines and continually improve our processes Skills/Attributes Required: Strong technical accounting skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members and stakeholders Ability to problem solve, think critically about processes, and identify efficiencies Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy Ability to effectively prioritise tasks and consistently meet strict deadlines Qualifications and Experience required: 1-2 years of relevant experience in professional services Bachelor of Business/ Accounting (or other relevant tertiary qualifications) Undergoing CA/ CPA Experience with Workday (preferred but not essential) Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills 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).