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
We are currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our Business Services team based in Melbourne. With a strategic focus on business advisory consulting work in relation to SMEs, private family groups, and high net wealth individuals, our team provides an amazing opportunity to work across a number of industries.
We are looking for an experienced client manager for to help provide knowledge and support that goes beyond everyday accounting and compliance needs to our clients. Our role is to help you with your continued development as a professional in relation to technical, business development and people skills – so that you can successfully progress within our firm.
About the team
The Business Services group ensures our clients’ success by adding value in every aspect of their business through the provision of world-class strategic advisory and compliance services. BDO's business advisers understand growth and success in the Australian and international markets and focus on helping our clients understand their business and provide practical strategies to help them succeed.
Responsibilities include:
Managing a client base directly with clients, working alongside partners
Developing and leading strategic business discussions with clients and delivering on strategic advisory services
Contributing to the operational responsibilities of the Business Services team
Assist in management of the team to deliver high quality services to clients, and providing mentorship to junior staff
Reviewing and managing the delivery of complex financial statements and consolidated financial statements and Income Tax Returns prepared by team members
Conducting due diligence reviews of tax returns, FBT returns, and GST
Advising on tax structuring and planning issues, implementing tax planning and savings ideas for clients
Provide tax technical advice across a range of tax issues, including Division 7A, CGT, indirect taxes, and/or co-ordinate with our tax consulting team
Assist in setting budgets for specific jobs and explaining parameters and scope to team
Starting to develop external networks and market presents
Undertake ad-hoc duties as required from time to time.
About You
Our ideal candidate is a high achiever by nature and thrives on delivering successful outcomes combined with your highly developed commercial skills and genuine desire to provide bespoke solutions to our clients.
We're also looking for the following skills and attributes:
clear and effective communications skills and the ability to relate to others
can adapt style to suit different audiences, and ability to explain complex issues in simple terms
self-driven and assumes responsibility and accountability for jobs allocated to them and striving to adhere to short and long term deadlines
proven leadership and people management skills
strong digital skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office applications, cloud accounting platforms and add-ons
an innovative and growth mindset that can bring new ideas to the table
Qualifications and Experience also required:
Prior accounting experience in an accounting firm environment will be highly regarded
CA/CPA qualified is a must
General consulting exposure to a range of clients.
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).
