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
Are you an experienced accountant looking for a career change in one of the most desirable locations in Australia? Our practice, located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland, is expanding and we're looking for a passionate and skilled accountant to join our team. If you’re ready to grow your career in a firm that offers diverse opportunities and a relaxed, yet professional working environment, then we’d love to hear from you!
As an Accountant with our firm, you'll have the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients across various industries, assisting them with complex financial reporting, tax compliance, and business advisory services. You’ll be involved in preparing financial statements, income tax returns, performing tax planning, and providing high-level business advice. With a focus on professional development, you’ll also have plenty of room to grow your career within the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare financial statements in accordance with regulatory, accounting, and financial reporting standards across a variety of industries.
Income Tax Returns: Handle income tax returns for various entities, including companies, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals.
Tax Planning & Advisory: Execute tax planning tasks, and provide advisory services to clients regarding business operations, tax efficiency, and regulatory matters.
Business Advisory: Offer business structuring, improvement, and growth advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals.
Client Liaison: Act as a key point of contact for clients, liaising with managers and partners to resolve queries and deliver exceptional client experience.
Why Join Us – The Benefits of Working at a Mid-Tier Firm on the Sunshine Coast:
Career Growth & Opportunities: In a mid-tier firm like ours, you're not just another cog in the machine. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with the opportunity to take ownership of their projects, engage with clients directly, and grow their careers in a variety of areas—whether it’s specialising in tax, business advisory, financial reporting, or a combination of these. With our flat management structure, you'll have direct access to senior leadership and the chance to fast-track your career.
Work-Life Balance: One of the greatest advantages of working on the Sunshine Coast is the lifestyle. With its pristine beaches, stunning hinterland, and relaxed pace of life, you'll have the ideal work-life balance that can be hard to find in the city. We offer flexible working arrangements, so you can enjoy everything this beautiful region has to offer, from surfing and hiking to weekend getaways, all while continuing to develop professionally.
Professional Development: We’re committed to helping you grow and achieve your career goals. You'll have access to training, mentoring, and resources that will help you refine your technical skills and stay ahead of industry changes. Whether you're working towards your CPA/CA qualification or looking to build on your existing knowledge, we support ongoing education and professional development.
Collaborative and Supportive Environment: At our firm, we’re like a family. You’ll work alongside a passionate team who are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to clients. You won’t just be a number; your contributions are valued, and we encourage open communication and knowledge-sharing to help everyone succeed. We foster an environment that’s supportive, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement.
Exposure to a Diverse Client Base: You’ll work with a range of clients, from small businesses to high-net-worth individuals and complex entities. This will give you a varied workload and exposure to different industries, which will accelerate your professional development and broaden your experience.
Competitive Salary & Benefits: In addition to competitive salary, we also offer additional benefits, including health and wellness programs, paid study leave, and the opportunity to attend industry events and seminars to expand your network and knowledge.
About You:
We are looking for an accountant who is passionate about delivering top-quality service and has the following qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
CA/CPA qualification (or working towards it).
2+ years of experience in a public practice accounting role.
Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and tax regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a client-focused attitude.
A proactive, self-motivated approach to work, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
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).
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