Accountant

SW Accountants & Advisors; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive firm career opportunities

Flexible working environment

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Job summary

SW Accountants & Advisors is seeking a Consultant in our Business Services division in Melbourne. You will manage and administer a number of smaller clients, meet productivity and client budgets, and interact directly with clients.

You will support the Asian Business sector with cross-border accounting services for public and private companies, and collaborate with other divisions on industry sectors such as property, resources, manufacturing and financial services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months to 3 years’ experience in a Business Services environment in a Chartered/CPA practice.
• Degree qualified and commenced CA/CPA studies.
• Technically proficient with taxation and accounting developments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships.
• Prepare financial accounts for entities and management reports.
• Coach junior staff and assist with budgets and client invoicing.
• Handle cross-border accounting for Asian business sector and meet client deadlines.
• Assist with marketing, events, and special projects as required.

Skills

Mandarin

Education

Accounting degree

CA/CPA studies

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

Job description

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 2025 AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms and the 9th largest national practice in Australia.

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 2025 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 Services 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
• Perform accounting for large investment portfolios.
• 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 environment 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
• 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
• Luxurious end of trip facilities