12d ago , from SW Accountants and Advisors
SW Accountants & Advisors (SW) is Australia's best kept accounting secret. We are a leading advisory and accounting firm with a 90-year history in Australia. Operating in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, we have over 41 Partners and 400 staff and nationally. SW provide a full range of audit, business advisory, corporate finance, tax, private clients, and wealth management solutions. We are proud to be ranked as the 22nd largest firm by revenue in the **** AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms and the 9th largest national practice in Australia.
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About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join our Business and Private Client Advisory division, which supports a range of small, medium and large private businesses and family groups, along with some not-for-profit and foreign owned businesses. We offer a wide range of services including accounting and tax compliance, business and tax advisory, structuring, superannuation, wealth management and transactional services.
You will play an integral role in a supportive team providing accounting and tax advice to a diverse range of domestic and multinational private and publicly listed client groups. The portfolio predominantly consists of Chinese clients, including subsidiaries of state-owned and privately owned enterprises, across industries such as financial services, professional services, retail and distribution, property and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare individual, company, trust and partnership tax returns, including:
Business Activity Statements and Instalment Activity Statements




Processing and managing Tax Office correspondence (eg. Assessments, Instalments and PAYG Tax variations)
Prepare the complete set of financial accounts for all entities
Prepare and analyse standard management reports for clients (ie cash flow reports, budgets, etc)
Prepare workpapers to a quality standard as set by the Division
Provide feedback, guidance and support to junior team members which can involve acting as a buddy
Prepare budgets and bills for services rendered
Prepare financial statements for Charitable Foundations
Other duties as required by the firm such as training, attendance at Careers Fairs, Committee membership, marketing, special projects, etc
Key Skills and Experience
2-3 years' experience in a Business Services environment in a Chartered/CPA accounting practice
Exposure to tax issues and financial planning
Degree qualified and have commenced CA / CPA studies
Good knowledge of latest taxation law and accounting developments
Ability to provide support to junior members of staff
Aptitude to identify any issues for discussion with the appropriate Manager
Good time management skills, and ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines for a large group of clients
Present professionally and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Experience working with APS, Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and competent with Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to speak Mandarin, highly desirable
Best Kept Secrets of SW
Progressive firm, with excellent career opportunities
Flexible working workplace
2 additional AL days per year
18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for non-primary
Refer to client and refer a friend bonus scheme
Employee Assistance Program and Wellness perks
Assistance with home office setup
Social Club
Tailored Learning and Development Program
Paid Course/study leave
1 paid professional membership per year
Weekly lunch provided
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📌 Accountant | Business Services (Brisbane)
🏢 SW Accountants & Advisors
📍 Brisbane