Senior Accountant

Do you have a passion in accounting and tax? Do you want to work somewhere where you'll flourish? If so we have the best job for you!

Consolid8 is a multi-award-winning national accounting firm with global reach, using cloud technology and real-world experience to deliver modern business solutions. The firm has merged with BDO Australia in 2019, the 5th largest accounting firm globally.

We are accountants with personality who speak to clients using language they understand. Our real-world approach sets us apart from traditional accounting firms. We draw on our commercial experience to deliver practical advice and solutions. We like to step into our clients’ shoes and frame tax and business advice from the business owner's perspective.

We are currently looking for a personable Senior Accountant to join the team at our modern office. You must have a genuine desire to help our clients, get the absolute best results for them and always be willing to go the extra mile.

A cultural fit with our team is as important as your skills and competencies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of financial statements and tax returns for large business groups
• Experiences with tax consolidations and tax effective accounting are highly valued
• Assisting with monitoring the offshore team and providing assistance when required
• Preparation and provision of internal training for offshore team
• Assisting our clients to grow their businesses by better understanding tax compliance and proving proactive business advice
• Assistance in annual tax planning for client groups
• Review of work completed by the juniors, including BAS, financial statements, management reports, and basic payroll processed in Xero and QB
• Mentoring of juniors in the team and responding to their queries
• Providing assistance to the admin support team when required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Accounting degree with a good academic record
• Min. 5 years of tax compliance experience in public practice
• Tech-savvy with a genuine interest in cloud accounting. 
• Experience with cloudbased accounting software, especially Xero
• Completed CPA/CA or close to
• Good understanding of ATO and ASIC processes
• Commercial and real-world approach in problem solving
• Reasonable research skills and an enquiring mind
• Interest and commitment in keeping up to date with tax legislations
• Great attention to detail that is balanced by a flexible, professionally inquisitive mind
• Strong communication and client facing skills
• Self-motivated and keen to take initiatives
• Ability to listen and learn quickly and hit the ground running!
• Work collaboratively as ONE team within BDO as a whole
• Embrace changes and innovation to help improve the process internally and the growth of the client externally
• Showing respect for colleagues and clients with open and honest communication
• Take pride in what we do and maintain the high quality of work and professional integrity
• Understand and appreciate the individualism and difference among the key stakeholders and
• demonstrate the care in the daily dealings with the colleagues and with the clients.

What is on offer?

• You will be working directly with partner and senior manager who are well-respected leaders with a coaching style to bring out the best in their team
• You will work with an extremely supportive and cohesive team who genuinely care about each other
• You will be provided with comprehensive training and career guidance
• Flexible work environment with good flexibility to work from home for the right candidate
• Ongoing technical and soft skill training – training and education is a big part of our business
• Fantastic coffees, fruit baskets, biscuits, daily breakfast, regular morning teas and monthly team events
• Competitive salary package 

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, join the BDO run club, or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym, and wellness facilities via our BWell program.

Access financial benefits from travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast daily, vehicle financing support, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include cultural and religious leave, paid leave for fertility and IVF treatments, blood donor leave, enhanced family support, plus 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 extensive technical training, dedicated leadership development programs, professional memberships, subscriptions and more.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (ONE, BOLD, HUMAN, STRIVE, and HEART). 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). Apply now to join #teamBDO.

Find out more about our inclusive culture and hear from our people via our social channels and career pages. 

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.