Accounting & Taxation Technical Consultant

About
Us       

SW is a progressive advisory and accounting firm with an 80-year
history in Australia that understands relationships make all the
difference in creating opportunities and delivering great outcomes
for our clients and our people.

In Australia, we operate in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and
Brisbane, with over 270 people and 34 Partners nationally. We
provide a full range of audit, business advisory, corporate
finance, tax, private clients and wealth management solutions.

Our vision and values are clear - we provide excellent client
service and encourage a culture of staff learning and development.
These values are visible in the conduct of all our staff who
demonstrate professionalism and integrity every day.

Position Summary

Joining the SW team in our brand-new role of Accounting &
Taxation Technical Consultant is a great opportunity to bring your
well-established skills and be an integral part of our Business
& Private Client Advisory Division (BPCA).

Some of your key outcomes will be:

• Applying your expertise within taxation law and accounting
  standards when reviewing accounting & taxation work and
  ensure the final compliance package is consistently completed
  to a high professional standard across the BPCA division.
• Managing the standardisation of the compliance review
  process across the BPCA division.
• Providing guidance, training and assistance to Senior
  Staff, Assistant Managers and Managers in all matters regarding
  the compliance review process.
• Being an active member of the BPCA Operations Group. You
  will identify and implement measures that will assist the
  division meet key performance indicators and overall quality
  control requirements.

Skills and Experience 

If this sounds like your next opportunity, to set you up for
success, you will bring the following skills, attributes and
experiences to SW:

• At least ten years’ experience working in a Business
  Services environment in a Chartered/CPA accounting firm with
  exposure to a range of small, medium and large client groups
  across a cross section of industries & investment
  activities.
• You will have been exposed to a variety of accounting &
  taxation issues with varying degrees of complexity.
• Be a fully qualified CA/CPA.
• You will be technically proficient and up to date with
  changing taxation law and accounting developments.
• Have prior experience working with APS, Xero, MYOB,
  Quickbooks and be competent in Microsoft Excel.

You will also bring the following knowledge, expertise and
skills to the role:

• Taxation Compliance - The ability to accurately review
  taxation (and other statutory) returns and apply expertise to
  identify and resolve a wide range of client taxation
  issues.
• Taxation Advisory - The ability to provide internal advice
  on tax issues.

Appropriate knowledge on core tax issues including:

1. Income Tax
2. Division 7A
3. Company & Trust Loss Provisions
4. Trust Income Principles
5. Capital Gains Tax & Rollovers
6. Small Business Concessions
7. Government Stimulus and Economic Response Measures
8. International Tax matters (general knowledge)
9. GST
10. Land Tax, Payroll Tax and Stamp Duty

• Financial Statements- The ability to accurately review
  financial statements and management accounts. Demonstrate an
  understanding of changes to general purpose accounting
  reporting requirements, along with an appropriate knowledge of
  accounting standards and policies.
• Company Secretarial - Advanced knowledge of ASIC
  requirements and Corporations Law.

Why join our team?

• We believe in building meaningful relationships with our
  new team members from the moment we first connect
• Join a firm that is growing and open to change and
  disruption in today’s economy
• Our clients operate across the globe and our people reflect
  this diversity
• This is real life, so there will be 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, with two extra paid days off
  a year, volunteer leave, sporting, community and social
  activities
• 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
• Building a career at SW Australia 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.

Apply today 

now’ to be taken through to the SW Australia career
website. Please note applications are only able to be received
online.  

If you would like to find more about the role or have any
questions, you can reach out to Stephanie Berry, P&C Business
Partner on 03 8102 3432