SW Accountants & Advisors
Vacationer Program (Dec 2023)
New South Wales, Victoria
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 59,760 - 63,744 / Year
- $30 - 32 per hour (pro-rated for the internship period)
- 10-15 vacancies
- Apply by 31 Oct 2023
- Start date 4 Dec 2023
SW’s Summer Vacation Program is an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a 6 week paid internship, open for students in their second last year of university.
Want to take the lead and get a head start in your career? As a summer vacationer, you will experience what it’s like to be a part of the SW culture from day one – a culture that supports people to have a go and make a difference.
Our Summer Vacation Program runs for 6 weeks and offers students the opportunity to work one-on-one with some of the best in the business. SW is really proud of how many Summer Vacationers have joined our Graduate program and have long-lasting careers at SW.
About us
SW is a progressive advisory and accounting firm with an 85-year history in Australia. For graduates and students, SW represents a chance to take the lead and create opportunities for our clients and our people.
In Australia, we operate in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth with over 270 people and 30 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.
Working at SW definitely has its perks! We have been recognised as a Graduate and Intern Employer of Choice for multiple years running as compiled by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) and the Australian Financial Review.
Teams you could work in:
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. Our services include accounting & tax compliance services, business & tax advisory, structuring, superannuation, wealth management and transactional services.
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; and has the opportunity to work with and learn from different Partners, Managers and team members. SW works with a range of clients across multiple industries, giving you great exposure. Given there are opportunities to go and visit our clients on-site, you will see firsthand what it means to run a business!
Tax
Our Tax Division advises public, private and multinational companies to understand the seemingly unrelenting tax pressures they face 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 members.
Why join our team?
- Gain valuable experience in Assurance & Advisory or Business & Private Client Advisory with real client work
- Join a firm that is growing and open to change and disruption in today’s economy
- We believe in building meaningful relationships with our Vacationers from the moment we first connect
- Upon commencing, you will have a buddy to show you the ropes!
What we’re looking for?
- You’re passionate about making a difference and opening doors to new opportunities.
- 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 a student in your penultimate year of study working towards a degree in Commerce, Business (majoring in Accounting) or with a dual degree in Arts, IT, Economics, Science, Law or Engineering.
- Applicants must be a citizen of or hold permanent residency in, Australia or New Zealand.
Hear our Graduates share what it’s like to take the lead and start your career with us.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Interacting with client and growing client relationships. Completing workpapers in excel to gain assurance over reported figures by the client.
audit testing of P&L items
communicating with clients completing working papers on excel
About the employer
SW Accountants & Advisors
4.3
100 - 500 employees
Accounting & Advisory
SW is an Australian owned accounting and advisory firm that understands relationships make all the difference in delivering great outcomes.
Pros and cons of working at SW Accountants & Advisors
Pros
The best thing about working at SW is the culture. Previously, I had undertaken an internship at another company and felt overwhelmed and lost as a new starter. At SW I felt that the focus was on me and my development right from the start, with countless opportunities driven toward building my skillset and confidence. My team immediately gave me many responsibilities and did not treat me like I was only there to do the work that nobody else wanted to do. As a new starter I was reassured countless times that everyone around me was there to support me and that if ever I was unsure about something to ask right away - there were no stupid questions.
Although this is my first full-time job in the accounting profession, I have previously worked several full-time jobs where I have felt out of my depth. SW Accountants & Advisors have provided me with the support necessary to excel and feel competent in my role. I am satisfied in my current role and excited for the opportunities that SW provides.
I feel like the best thing about working for SW Accountants & Advisors is that I always feel supported and I am able to grow and learn new skills both technical and soft skills. They also take time to develop us and everyone is helpful in developing me rather than just assuming they know what I am meant to do or leaving it up to me to work out what to do.
The team is the best part of working at SW. You feel very included and supported straight away, which makes coming to work an enjoyable experience each day.
The best thing about working at SW is able to freely ask any questions when needed as my co-workers are very friendly and approachable (including the managers and directors). The whole graduate program experience was vert-taught out to ensure were guided correctly.
Cons
I honestly have yet to have a bad experience working with SW.
Not anything yet.
Nothing
I haven't found anything bad, but something that is tough is the new work you have to do. It will take time to learn so patience and commitment to learning are very important.
We are sometimes given tasks without a thorough briefing which can be daunting at times but colleagues are willing to help thankfully.