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.
This is a great opportunity for an organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support a busy Business Services team. You’ll play a key role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly, managing client communications, supporting compliance processes, and ensuring critical deadlines are met. It’s a varied role where you’ll build strong relationships with both clients and internal stakeholders, while gaining exposure to core accounting and corporate administration processes.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for clients, handling calls and general enquiries in a professional and friendly manner
- Manage ATO correspondence and ensure timely communication with clients via online systems
- Track and monitor tax return and BAS lodgements to support workflow and meet deadlines
- Liaise with the ATO on administrative matters, including payment arrangements
- Maintain accurate client records across systems such as CRM, Xero, Tax Portal and ASIC Portal
- Assist with ASIC compliance processes, including annual statements and related documentation
- Prepare engagement letters and coordinate document distribution and signing
- Provide general administrative support to the team as required
About you
- At least 1 year of administration experience, ideally within professional services
- Exposure to ASIC administration and/or ATO processes is advantageous
- Familiarity with systems such as Xero and CAS 360 is highly regarded
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- A professional, client-focused approach with strong communication skills
- Proactive, reliable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- A team player who is open to learning and contributing positively to the wider team
What we offer
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Direct exposure to approachable Partners and experienced professionals
- Structured training and opportunities for ongoing development
- Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options
- A modern Brisbane office with access to great onsite facilities
- Regular team initiatives and a positive, inclusive workplace culture
If you’re a collaborative team player who values learning, communicates openly, and takes pride in delivering quality work, we’d love to hear from you.
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 [email protected]
