About SW Accountants & 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 45 Partners and 400 staff 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.
Own it, Love your work, Share the load, Embrace the ride, Open doors.
Our values are at the very heart of our firm and guide the way we interact within our firm's teams, with our clients, and the way we interact and engage with you.
About the role
We are seeking a Consultant to join our Business & Private Client Advisory division, where you will work under the supervision and guidance of more experienced team members and be responsible for the management and administration of a number of smaller clients.
You will also have face-to-face contact with clients and be responsible for meeting productivity and client budgets, as well as meeting client deadlines.
You will be an integral team member, helping support our Asian Business sector with cross boarder accounting services for public and private companies.
Providing a unique opportunity to work alongside other divisions in the firm, you will focus on key industry sectors such as property, resources, manufacturing and financial services.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare individual, company, trust and partnership tax returns.
This includes:
Preparation of Business Activity Statements and Instalment Activity Statements
Processing and managing of Tax Office correspondence (e.g. Assessments, Instalments and PAYG Tax variations)
Preparation of Fringe Benefit tax returns
Prepare the complete set of financial accounts for all entities




Prepare and analyse standard management reports for clients (i.e. 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
Other duties as required by the firm such as training, attendance at Careers Fairs, Committee membership, marketing, special projects, etc
Key Skills and Experience:
A minimum of 18 months to 3 years' experience working in a Business Services workplace in a Chartered / CPA accounting practice and have some exposure to tax issues
Degree qualified and have commenced their CA / CPA studies
Technically proficient and demonstrate a keen interest and desire to develop their knowledge and keep updated with the latest taxation law and accounting developments
Ability to work with junior members of staff by providing them with support and guidance and in some instances, act as a buddy
Capability to identify any issues for discussion with the appropriate Manager
Good time management skills and be ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines for a large group of clients
Present professionally and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills which will be consistently used in dealings with clients, partners and staff members
Prior experience working with APS, Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and be competent in Microsoft Excel and Word
Proficiency in Mandarin will be highly regarded
Benefits of joining SW:
Progressive firm, with excellent career opportunities
Flexible working environment
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
Luxurious end of trip facilities
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📌 Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 SW Accountants & Advisors Pty
📍 Melbourne