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 and 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 2024 AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms and the 10th 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 an experienced Manager/Senior Manager to become an integral member of our Audit & Assurance Division. This role offers the opportunity to manage a portfolio of prominent clients in the property, construction, and mining industries, including working with large Chinese SOE’s. You will lead and inspire a team of dedicated auditing professionals, streamline divisional processes and procedures, and undertake complex, specialised projects. Meeting productivity and client budgets while delivering value-added services will be pivotal in this exciting position.

Key Responsibilities:

Manager of a portfolio of SW audit clients
Lead, support, and provide resources to team members for maximum performance
Plan and organise staff and resources to meet client and firm commitments
Identify and develop existing and potential business opportunities
Evaluate long-term profitability/viability of clients and act accordingly
Meet Key Firm Performance Indicators (KPI’s) such as team productivity, fees, write-offs, number of new clients, work in progress and Debtors
Research, write, update and review sections of the firm’s publications
Keep up to date with the latest changes and developments in Australian Auditing and Accounting Standards and apply and share this knowledge
Coordinate training sessions for Assistant Managers, Seniors, Intermediates, and Graduates
Key Skills and Experience:

5 - 10 years’ experience working in an Assurance environment in a Chartered / CPA accounting practice
Fully qualified CA/CPA
Technical proficiency and current knowledge of auditing and accounting standards developments
Excellent client relationship management skills
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work and meet audit deadlines for multiple clients
Strong staff leadership skills and prior experience in managing a team
Professional presentation and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with audit software packages and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Proficiency in Mandarin is essential
Best Kept Secrets of SW:

Progressive firm, with excellent career opportunities
Flexible working environment
2 additional AL days per year
Matched time in liu when approved overtime is required
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
$1000 towards home office setup
Social Club
Tailored Learning and Development Program
Paid Course/study leave
1 paid professional membership per year
Weekly lunch provided.