Accountant - Business Services

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia SW Accountants & Advisors Pty Full time
SW Accountants & Advisors (SW) is Australia's leading advisory and accounting firm with a 90-year history. Operating in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, we have over 45 Partners and 400 staff nationwide. SW offers a comprehensive range of services including audit, business advisory, corporate finance, tax, private clients, and wealth management. We are ranked as the 22nd largest firm by revenue in the 2024 AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms and the 10th largest national practice in Australia.

Our core values are: Own it, Love your work, Share the load, Embrace the ride, Open doors. These values guide our interactions within teams, with clients, and in our engagement with you.

About the role

Join our Business and Private Client Advisory division, supporting small to large private businesses, family groups, not-for-profits, and foreign-owned businesses. We provide services such as accounting & tax compliance, advisory, structuring, superannuation, wealth management, and transactional services.

You will be a key member of our property sector team, led by three partners and supported by seven staff. You will manage and administer smaller clients, have face-to-face client contact, and be responsible for meeting productivity, client budgets, and deadlines.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships.
- Prepare Business Activity Statements and Instalment Activity Statements.
- Manage Tax Office correspondence (e.g., assessments, instalments, PAYG variations).
- Prepare Fringe Benefit Tax returns.
- Prepare comprehensive financial accounts for all entities.
- Generate and analyze management reports such as cash flow and budgets.
- Prepare workpapers to the division's quality standards.
- Support and mentor junior team members, acting as a buddy when needed.
- Prepare budgets and billing for services rendered.
- Participate in additional firm activities like training, careers fairs, committees, marketing, and special projects.

Key skills and experience

- 18 months to 3 years' experience in a Business Services environment within a Chartered/CPA practice, with some exposure to tax issues.
- Degree qualified, with CA/CPA studies underway.
- Technically proficient, with a desire to stay updated on taxation law and accounting developments.
- Supportive and capable of mentoring junior staff and acting as a buddy.
- Able to identify issues and discuss with the appropriate manager.
- Excellent time management skills to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Professional presentation and strong interpersonal and communication skills for client and team interactions.
- Experience with APS, Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Benefits of working at SW

- Progressive firm with excellent career growth opportunities
- Flexible working environment
- Two extra annual leave days
- Paid parental leave: 18 weeks for primary carers, 3 weeks for non-primary
- Referral bonuses for clients and friends
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness perks
- $1000 home office setup allowance
- Social Club
- Tailored Learning & Development programs
- Paid course/study leave
- One professional membership paid per year
- Weekly provided lunches

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