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
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Business Services 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 be an integral member of our highly functioning team that specialises in the property sector.
Led by 3 partners and supported by a team of 7, you will manage a large portfolio of key clients, whilst leading and developing a team.
Key duties include workflow management, job delegation, and client advisory.
This role demands strong client service, and leadership skills, while ensuring productivity goals and budgets are met and escalating issues when appropriate.
Key responsibilities
Manage a large portfolio of SW clients




Achieve productivity targets and client budgets; deliver value-added services
Support and lead team members for optimal performance
Allocate staff and resources to meet client and firm commitments
Identify and develop potential business opportunities
Actively participate in Business Services management team
Attend manager meetings and conferences
Advise Associate Directors and Directors of any necessary matters
Ensure administrative compliance
Perform other duties as required, including interviewing staff, training, committee membership, marketing, and special projects
Key skills and experience
Minimum 8 years' experience in Business Services at a Chartered/CPA accounting firm
Prior experience with property development clients preferred
Degree and CA/CPA qualified
Up-to-date technical knowledge of taxation law and accounting developments
Proven networking skills and client relationship experience
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines for a large group of clients
Experience mentoring and managing junior staff
Skilled in handling sensitive client matters diplomatically
Professional presence with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient with Xero, MYOB, Reckon, and Microsoft Excel
Best kept secrets of SW
Progressive firm, with excellent career opportunities
Hybrid working setting
2 additional AL days per year
18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for non-primary
Paid volunteer leave
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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📌 Manager | Business Services (Melbourne)
🏢 SW Accountants & Advisors Pty
📍 Melbourne