Tax Graduate Program (Apr 2027)

NWU; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SW invites graduates to join a growing, award-winning advisory and accounting firm with a rich 90-year history in Australia. The Graduate Tax program offers exposure to a diverse client base and a pathway to Chartered Accountant studies, with support and mentorship along the way.

You will work across our Tax Division, contributing to tax returns, compliance tasks and client communications while developing technical and professional skills.

Qualifications

• Final-year student or recent graduate with a degree in Commerce or Business (Accounting major) or double degree with Accounting major.
• Eligible to work in Australia or New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tax returns and identifying tax issues
• Assisting with research and preparation of tax advice
• Preparing emails for clients to forward ATO correspondence, request information etc.
• Preparing Business Activity Statements and Instalment Activity Statements
• Liaising with the ATO and other revenue departments
• Drafting tax alerts
• And more!

Skills

Passion for client impact

Team player

Growth mindset

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business (Accounting major)

Job description

Are you ready to discover endless possibilities?

Well, you’re in the right place! There is no better place to start a career than at SW. We are a progressive advisory and accounting firm with over 90-year history in Australia.

At SW your career has no limits, for graduates and students, SW represents a chance to open doors and take the lead to create opportunities for our clients and our people.Haven’t heard of us?The answer is simple:we’ve been quietly and diligently working behind the scenes, focusing on growth and expansion into new markets and locations while continuing to serve our established clients with dedication.

Discover a career with SW, a hidden Gem in the world of accounting:

Join a growing firm that will open doors to growth and opportunities where you can make your own journey and love your work.

• Be a part of a recognised leader in Graduate and Internship programs winning numerous awards since 2016!
• Join a firm that is growing and open to change and disruption in today’s economy
• Accelerate your career with SW sponsoring your Chartered Accountant studies
• Extra leave days, matched time, and dedicated Wellness Wing to encourage your work-life balance
• Weekly team lunches, regular social events and offsites to foster a positive work culture
• Receive $500 welcome bonus help you dress for success from day dot
• We believe in building meaningful relationships with our Graduates from the moment we first connect
• Mentor program, dedicating a buddy to guide you through the program and show you the ropes
• Be a part of SW before you start with our Keep In Touch Events, designed to build your skills, network and connect with SW employees and your cohort!

Your career has no limits at SW Graduate program:

As a graduate at SW, you create your own pathway, putting you in the driver’s seat of your career. You will interact with variety of clients within your first month. You’ll enjoy a whole new world of thinking, culture and experiences, and to help support you in being your best self at work. Best of all - our experienced teams will be there to support and guide you along the way. If you’re looking to work one-on-one with some of the best in the business and assist clients across a range of markets and industries, our Graduate program is for you.

About us: Australia’s best kept accounting secret

In Australia, we operate in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth with over 400 people and 45 Partners nationally. Taking the lead, SW joined the rapidly growing SW International Network, one of the world’s leading organisations of independently owned and managed advisory and accounting firms. With access to a global network and a team of over 12,000 professionals, 490+ Partners, in 103+ offices, across 21 countries and regions, we work together to open doors to opportunity in Australia, Asia and across the world.

We have been recognised as a Graduate and Intern Employer of choice in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 as compiled by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) and the Australian Financial Review.

Tax

Our Tax Division advises public, private and multinational companies to understand the seemingly unrelenting tax pressures our clients face and how best to deal with them. We help to identify and manage tax risks before they become a problem, maximise opportunities and minimise tax exposure for businesses, take realistic tax positions and ensure compliance with all ATO requirements so that our clients can focus on the bigger picture.
Made up of a number of specialist Tax areas, our team work on a broad range of clients, and industries and has the opportunity to work with and learn from different Partners, Managers and team members.

Graduate Tax Responsibilities

• Preparing tax returns and identifying tax issues
• Assisting with research and preparation of tax advice
• Preparing emails for clients to forward ATO correspondence, request information etc.
• Preparing Business Activity Statements and Instalment Activity Statements
• Liaising with the ATO and other revenue departments
• Drafting tax alerts
• And more!

Who we’re looking for:

• You’re passionate about making a difference and opening doors to new opportunities for our clients
• You’re energetic about putting knowledge into practice
• You’re unique, one of a kind, and bring a different perspective – we value diversity of thought and a growth mindset
• You’re authentic, empathetic and a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• You’re a final-year student or recent graduate with a degree in Commerce or, Business (majoring in Accounting) or if you have a double degree (with an Accounting major)
• Applicants must be a citizen of, or hold permanent residency in, Australia or New Zealand