Are you ready to discover endless possibilities? Currently completing year 12?

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 a 90-year history in Australia.

The School Leaver program combines work with structured education through CA or University. This allows you to earn while you’re learning and apply concepts learnt through education in the workplace, fast tracking your career.

During the program you will work on real client work be a part of SW leading learning and development program and of course have fun events!

Apply now, join the Australia’s best kept accounting secret and experience what it's like to be part of a team that leads the way and creates opportunities every day!

School Leaver at SW: Choose your pathway.

As a School Leaver, you create your own pathway, putting you in the driver’s seat of your career. You can choose between two exciting divisions. Our Business Private Client Advisory division and our Assurance and Advisory division.

You can also select between a University pathway or Non-Degree Pathway:

Non-Degree pathway: Fast track your career with little to no HECS debt with no university! During your 2- year undergraduate program you will undertake structured Chartered Accounting education to give you strong foundations into the accounting world, whilst gaining hands on experience. Following completion of the program, you will satisfy the requirements to enter into the CA Program (Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting). This program allows you to bypass university, fast-tracking your Professional Services career and saving on University fees.

University Pathway: During your 4-year undergraduate program combining part-time work with structured education through University. You will gain hands on experience in the accounting world and apply concepts from your education directly into the workplace.

Join SW, a hidden Gem in the world of accounting:

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!
Not travelled before? We have amazing secondment opportunities interstate and overseas
You 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 41 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 95+ offices, across 19 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 and 2025 as compiled by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) and the Australian Financial Review.

Business & Private Client Advisory

Our Business and Private Client Advisory Division works with a range of small, medium and large private businesses and family groups, along with some not-for-profit and foreign owned businesses. Our team offers a wide variety of services to clients who operate in a range of industries including property, education, hospitality & gaming, accommodation, agribusiness and automotive.

Responsibilities

Preparing tax returns
Processing tax office correspondence
Preparing Business Activity Statements
Preparing financial statements
And more!
Assurance and Advisory

Our Assurance and Advisory Division’s core services are traditional external audit and internal audit services, with an IT advisory offering. This team gets the opportunity to work on a broad range of clients and industries; working with and learning from different Partners, Managers and team members. For our Graduates this means the opportunity to work across all streams and select a specialisation once they have depth of experience. With the opportunity to be based at our client’s site, our Graduates will see first-hand what it means to run a business.

Responsibilities

Preparing audit work papers
Examining financial statements
Preparing stocktakes
Going to client sites
Building relationships with clients
And more!
Who we’re looking for:

You’re entrepreneurial and 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 completing year 12 or have completed year 12 last year and are planning to/are studying an accounting degree/ Tafe
Achieved 80 or above ATAR
Applicants must be a citizen of, or hold permanent residency in, Australia or New Zealand
Join a growing firm that will open doors to growth and opportunities where you can make your own journey and love your work.