Practice Assistant at BDO in Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Expense Processing, Client Invoicing, Meeting Coordination, Team Collaboration, Client Onboarding, Conflict Checks, Record Updating, Compliance, Tax Agent Portal Lodgement, Documentation Drafting, Documentation Formatting, Rapport Building, Prioritization, MS Office Proficiency

Industry

Accounting

Description

We’re 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 you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in. About the Role We are currently seeking a Practice Assistant to provide high level support to several Partners in our Tax division. This position would be ideally suited to a candidate who enjoys a busy and varied day and is seeking a role where they can help drive a positive team culture, whilst contributing to the overall success of the team. BDO’s Tax practice has established itself as a major player within the local marketplace, advising many of Queensland’s leading public and private sector organisations across a diverse industry base. Some of your key responsibilities include: Manage Partners calendars and coordinate conflicts; Travel bookings for all team members; Process credit card expenses for Managers, Directors and Partners; Review and process client invoices for month-end billing cycle and handle queries; Co-ordinate internal and external meetings and team events; Work collaboratively with the other Practice Assistants within Tax; Co-ordinate new client onboarding process including international conflict checks; Update client records to ensure compliance standards are met; Lodgement of client financials on the Tax Agent Portal; Draft and format documentation for client deliverables. What you’ll need to succeed Previous experience as a Practice/Executive/Legal Assistant in a professional environment; Ability to build rapport and liaise with executives and peers; High level organisation and prioritisation skills; Strong attention to detail and compliance with policy and procedures; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Initiative and problem-solving ability; Advanced level proficiency in MS Office. 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, 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 recruitment@bdo.com.au We shape what matters. At BDO we are always looking ahead, thinking bigger, reaching further and always staying personal and human in everything we do. We’re by your side, backing you to explore ideas and new ways of working to shape the future you want to see.

Responsibilities

The Practice Assistant will provide high-level support to several Partners in the Tax division, managing calendars, coordinating travel, processing expenses, and handling client billing cycles. Key duties also involve coordinating internal/external meetings, managing new client onboarding, ensuring compliance updates, and drafting client deliverables.