As one of Australia’s leading accounting, audit and advisory firms, we offer challenging and interesting work coupled with our signature BG Flex to manage your work life balance. You’ll love working with us.
What sets BG Private apart?
As a leading AFR Top 100 Accounting Firm, you’ll be joining one of Melbourne’s most successful and well-known brands at a time of significant growth. We have an easily accessible office based in the heart of Hawthorn, Melbourne with an established long standing client base and an exceptional team of experts. Our breadth of services is unique. It is unusual for a firm our size to offer all the services we do, which means you’ll get exposure to more.
What you can expect
The culture at BG Private is about personal growth, technical excellence, work-life balance, inclusivity, diversity, positivity, and support. You will never be seen as just a number. You can expect varied work, challenging and interesting projects, inspirational colleagues and career progression.
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How we will help grow your career
Work at an AFR Top 100 firm
BG Private is consistently one of Australia’s AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms nationally, making us one of the most highly respected firms in Melbourne.
Join the rocket ship
We are an established business with significant growth ambitions, which means now is a great time to hop on board! Get involved in implementing our strategy and playing a key role in our success.
Work alongside highly skilled people
We attract, retain and promote some of the most dynamic professionals in the industry. And, as an expert, it’s natural that you would want to work with fellow high performers.
Impressive client base
Our clients range from successful SMEs, high-profile family businesses to household-name musicians and entertainers and we know you will find advising them very rewarding.
Variety of industries
Our clients come from a range of industries, including music and entertainment, building and construction, hospitality, retail and wholesale, and not-for-profits, so you will never stop learning.
Paid further study
We fund a range of further study options, including CA, CPA, CFP and Masters qualifications as well as relevant professional memberships, accreditations, and subscriptions. We know that juggling work and study is tough, so we offer paid study leave as well.
Ongoing technical training
A commitment to lifelong learning is key to your success. BG Skills Academy allows you to take control of your professional development with your own subscription to a range of digital on-demand learning opportunities and in-person professional development sessions.
Develop your soft skills
There is so much more to your success than just technical skills. That’s why we provide fortnightly Knowledge Feast sessions with a range of soft skills training sessions in areas like communication, time management and stress management to help you reach your full potential.
Build your advisory skills
Our clients rely on us to spot opportunities, foresee problems, make good judgements, and guide them on the best course of action. We provide on-the-job training and mentors to help you develop your consulting skills and strengthen client relationships so you can provide analysis and strategic advisory.
Career pathways
Whether you’re looking to specialise, lead a team or build something new, we will support you. You’ll have a clear pathway ahead based on your skill set, performance, and aspirations. You’ll be considered for a merit-based promotion annually.
Annual pay reviews
Our people are our greatest asset, and we value what they bring to the firm. An annual pay review will ensure your renumeration aligns with industry standards.
Exposure to various service lines
We actively encourage collaboration between our six service lines because, ultimately, we are one team working together for the benefit of each client. This gives you a chance to learn something new every day.
Opportunities to try something new
At BG Private, you won’t be pigeon-holed. We offer secondments either long or short term to try your hand at other service lines to see if the grass is really greener.
Access to Partners
Our Partners are exceptionally skilled and are role models to up-and-coming staff. They are there for you, whether you have a personal, work or career related question. Meet our Partners.
Mentoring program
We offer a mentoring program to give you a framework for connecting with someone more advanced in their career. Our inhouse mentors are dedicated to assisting you with your career development and guide you on your chosen path.
Become a client service expert
Client service is critical to your success, so we provide training and tools to ensure you are as good at the technical skills as you are at building long-term client relationships.
Small teams
Our teams have 5 to 10 members, with all levels working together, giving everyone a chance to shine and feel supported. Teams are agile and collaborative, and everyone gets the chance to work directly with clients.
Updated tech stack
We use innovative technology, platforms so you can spend more of your time providing exceptional client service and expert advice. We invest heavily in our IT systems and are always looking to improve.
What our staff say
I chose BG Private as it is big enough that we deal with complex groups and structures but small enough that we know each other well, including the Partners who are approachable and happy to share their knowledge.
At BG we have great supportive teams that promote work-life balance through flexible working hours.
I love working here because we put the care and effort into building relationships with clients and understanding their circumstances holistically.
Rewards and benefits
BG Flex
We know that people are more positive and driven when they can live life on their terms. Our BG Flex policy includes options like work from home, a compressed work week, flex hours (between 7.30am and 5.30pm), leave purchasing, and more.
Work-life balance
While many large firms are known for their relentless work hours, we take the view that to get the most out of life you need balance. Although there are busier times, there are also quieter times where you can take a breath. We ask that people work hard and smart so that they can enjoy life to the full.
Flexible dress code
We have a “work for your day” dress code, which means that you can toggle between corporate attire and smart casual based on your calendar. We also have casual Fridays. View our dress code.
Regular events
We hold an annual Golf Day and Women’s Lunch, and enjoy weekly morning teas, lunch-and-learns, strategy days, trivia nights and staff parties. The Friday night drinks cart is a firm favourite.
Access to mental health support
We care about our people. Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), TELUS Health, you can access free and confidential psychological counselling, with additional support services like basic legal, nutrition and financial advice.
Great culture and people
It’s important that you like the people you work with. One of the things our staff report loving most about BG Private is the people. We send regular engagement surveys to ensure we remain on track, and our recent results have never been better.
Diversity and inclusion
We pride ourselves on having people from all walks of life and everyone is valued and respected no matter their background.
Great location
Glenferrie Rd is a great place to work and very close to parking and public transport. It is the heart of the inner-eastern suburbs minus the CBD traffic. And on our doorstep is everything you need to make life easier. Read about some of our favourite nearby amenities.
Personal finance tips and tricks
Our experts love sharing what they know to help colleagues succeed with their personal money matters, including information on budgeting, insurance, super and investing.
More of the good stuff
Enjoy subsidised massages, snacks, annual flu vaccines, discounted services on Glenferrie Road, and free parking. Read up on all our staff benefits.
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