Tax Graduate Program (Employment Taxes and Global Mobility) (Start ASAP)

Are you ready to open doors?  Do you have a passion for helping people and problem solving? If so, we have an exceptional opportunity that will enable you to grow your career!

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 an 85-year history in Australia. For graduates and students, SW represents a chance to open doors and take the lead to create opportunities for our clients and our people. 

Why join our team? 

1. Be a part of a recognised leader in Graduate and Internship programs winning numerous awards since 2016! 
2. Join a firm that is growing and open to change and disruption in today’s economy
3. Accelerate your career with SW sponsoring your post graduate studies 
4. Extra leave days and weekly team lunches to foster a positive work culture.
5. Receive $500 wardrobe supplement to go towards your professional attire 
6. We believe in building meaningful relationships with our Graduates from the moment we first connect
7. Mentor program, dedicating a buddy to guide you through the program and show you the ropes
8. We provide match time and dedicated wellness wing to encourage work life balance 

About us 

In Australia, we operate in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth with over 300 people and 41 Partners nationally. Taking the lead, SW joined the rapidly growing ShineWing 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 10,000 professionals, 450+ Partners, in 57+ offices, across 14 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 and 2022 as compiled by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) and the Australian Financial Review. 

Tax

Our Tax Team advises public, private and multinational companies to understand the seemingly unrelenting tax pressures and how best to deal with them. We help to identify and manage tax risks before they become a problem, maximise opportunities and minimise tax exposure for businesses, take realistic tax positions and ensure compliance with all ATO requirements so that our clients can focus on the bigger picture. Made up of a number of specialist Tax areas, our team work on a broad range of clients and industries and have the opportunity to work with and learn from different Partners, Managers and team.

Key Responsibilities:

Your primary responsibility will be within the Global Mobility / Employment Tax Advisory team. You will be provided excellent training, mentorship and support with our established team who will provide you with the ability to grow your career. Some of your key outcomes will be:

1. Proactively liaise with clients on a day-to-day basis, providing a quality and timely service.
2. Work with individuals relocating overseas or moving to Australia to understand their obligations, opportunities and risks
3. Research and draft tax advice and ruling requests.
4. Prepare Tax Alerts when new legislation or Tax Rulings are issued or released.
5. Help businesses with the requirements of moving people interstate or internationally
6. Provide assistance with FBT, Payroll Tax and superannuation obligations
7. Help clients incentivise and retain key staff by working to design and implement Employee Share Plans

Skills and experience:
We are seeking someone who demonstrates a keen interest in employment law and tax regulations and is eager to learn and grow in this field:

1. Final year student or recent graduate with a degree in Commerce and/or Law 
2. Applicants must be a citizen of, or hold permanent residency in, Australia or New Zealand
3. Demonstrate a keen interest and desire to develop their knowledge and keep updated with the latest tax law and global trends 
4. Good time management skills and be able to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
5. Great presentation skills and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Competency in Microsoft Office applications.

Graduate at SW 

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, 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. 

Take the lead and start your career with us. Open doors of change from student to professional. Join a growing firm that will open doors to growth and opportunities where you can make your own journey and love your work.