Practice Assistant

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.

We’re looking for a motivated and passionate Practice Assistant to support out Business Services Team with their day-to-day activities, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. You will also collaborate with other administrative professionals within the team on various projects and process improvements.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Support with induction activities for new team members

• Provide proactive administration support to the Business Services team to promote effective business operations and positive team culture

• Coordinate client on-boarding processes, ensuring compliance with the firm’s risk framework

• Database and systems management and support (including Workday, Microsoft CRM, Xero, Virtual Cabinet and various cloud-based applications)

• Manage credit card reconciliation, expense claims, disbursements, and billings

• Plan and coordinate meetings, training sessions, events, travel, and accommodation

• Collate hard copy and electronic documents for client meetings and signature

• General administration (i.e., client correspondence, scanning, filing, archiving, document collation) as required

About You

• Previous experience in administration support role

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport at all levels

• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities

• Strong written communication skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies

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]