Assistant Manager Business Services

Were 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 youre building your future or starting your career with us you wont do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people we shape what matters and thats where you come in.

We are currently seeking an accomplished Assistant Manager to join our growing Business Services this role you will be involved in providing professional accounting and taxation services to a diverse range of family-owned businesses and investment structures high net wealth groups and inbound international clients including significant global entities. This role will provide you exposure to numerous clients across a broad range of industries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare a range of financial statements in accordance with regulatory accounting and financial reporting standards;

• Prepare tax returns for all entities;

• Prepare clear and concise work papers;

• Review appropriate completed work papers including financial statements tax FBT and BAS returns for compliance and identifies non-compliance issues arising from them;

• Supervise junior staff on certain jobs as appropriate;

• Setting budgets for specific jobs and explaining parameters and scope to team;

• Monitoring team productivity and assessing recoverable time taking steps to improve.

• Perform tax planning for clients;

• Assist with advice to clients across a range of taxation business operations and regulatory matters;

• Liaise directly with clients and the ATO as appropriate;

• General business administration.

What youll need to succeed

• 5 years Business Services experience (mid-tier experience desirable)

• Degree qualified in Accounting and CA/CPA qualified

• Team player; committed to supporting team members and joining in the vibrant culture that the team aims to exude

• Strong leadership and management skills;

• 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 multi task and effectively manage individual and team work flow;

• Self-motivated; takes responsibility for personal and professional development;

• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work;

• Microsoft Office: Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint;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 whats 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