Consultant - Tax

SW Accountants & Advisors (SW) is a leading advisory and accounting firm with an 85-year history in Australia that understands relationships make all the difference in creating opportunities and delivering great outcomes for our clients and our people.

We are a national practice with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane. Our team of over 300 people and 38 Partners provide a full range of audit, business advisory, corporate finance, tax, private clients and wealth management solutions.

Do your values align with ours? Own It, Share the Load, Open Doors, Embrace the Ride and Love your Work. As a values-led firm, you will see our values active in how we go about our everyday work. They guide how our teams work together to support each other and deliver outcomes for our clients. As a critical component of your success with us, read more about our values here.

Our people are at the core of all we do, and your wellbeing matters. We prioritise developing deeper connections and a balanced approach to your professional growth. Wellbeing, flexibility and a sense of belonging continue to be a major focus and are underpinned by our market leading benefits.

**Your next opportunity**:
Working under the supervision of more experienced staff members, you will be involved in the preparation of various types of tax returns (i.e. Company, individual, trust and partnership returns). You will also be responsible for preparing and providing tax advice to clients as well as being involved in research and client meetings. You will get the opportunity to work in a National Practice and work on diverse clients and work with an established team who will provide you with the ability to grow your career.

Some of your key outcomes will be:

- Prepare and present accurate and timely complex tax returns, workpapers and client correspondence.
- Undertake tax planning for clients and identify and resolve tax issues.
- Engage in research and draft tax advice with guidance and supervision.
- Provide feedback and guidance to Graduates, Co-operative students and more junior members of staff.

**About you**:
Key to your success in the role will be:

- Minimum 12 months experience in a Tax environment within a Chartered/CPA accounting practice
- Tertiary qualified in Commerce or Law, and have commenced or intend to commence their professional studies
- Technically proficient and demonstrate a keen interest and desire to develop your knowledge and keep updated with the latest tax law and accounting developments.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to mentor and coach junior team members

**Why join our team?**

In addition to a strong focus on balance, growth and connection, there are many benefits to joining SW
- Our values are at the very heart of our firm and guide the way we interact within our firm and the manner in which we interact and engage with you
- Our Learning and Development Program is tailored for to you and where you are at in your career to help you grow
- We work in a hybrid way, which is just one way we support flexible work
- To support you in your SW journey, you will have a buddy to show you the ropes
- Our clients operate across the globe and our people reflect this diversity
- If you are working towards CA/CPA, we will support you with this from a financial and leave perspective
- Whilst we try to keep it to a minimum, there are times when you need to work extra hours to deliver for our clients. But we give you those hours back in quieter periods through a benefit we call matched time
- Maintain a balanced lifestyle and in addition to flexible work we provide our team, with two extra paid days off a year to unplug
- Volunteer leave for a recognised charitable organisation or community project
- We are committed to supporting our communities and have employee led committees to guide our efforts in this area.
- A comprehensive paid parental leave with 18 weeks paid leave for primary careers and superannuation on unpaid parental leave
- Building a career at SW will see you join a hardworking and friendly team that values creating opportunities for our people and our clients. Create your own individual story and become a part of ours.