SW Accountants & Advisors
2022 Co-operative Program - Business and Private Client Advisory (Jan 2022)
Victoria, Inner Melbourne CBD
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- 1-2 vacancies
- Apply by 27 Aug 2021
- Start date 31 Jan 2022 - 30 Mar 2022
Our paid Co-operative Program runs for 9 months and offers students the opportunity to work one-on-one with some of the best in the business. Who knows, you may even be offered a graduate position after you finish your degree!
Our business advisory team is firmly focused on helping businesses achieve success and operational excellence. The team assists with strategic advice to enhance business value, and will work closely with clients to identify growth pathways that maximise profit and efficiency along with determining the right resource mix to support your growth aspirations.
Working under the supervision and guidance of more experienced team members, the Cooperative will assist the team to achieve its client commitments by willingly and competently preparing information requested by team members.
About Us
SW is a progressive advisory and accounting firm with an 80-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 34 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, 300+ 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 and 2020 as compiled by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) and the Australian Financial Review. We understand what it means to support our people and above all, our values underpin how we work together to deliver our core purpose.
Why join our team?
- Kick start your career and be part of our Business and Private Client Advisory division in Melbourne
- Join a firm that is growing and open to change and disruption in today's economy
- We believe in building meaningful relationships 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 penultimate year student working towards a degree in Commerce, Business (majoring in Accounting) or with a dual degree in Arts, IT, Economics, Science, Law or Engineering.
- In completing your undergraduate degree, you will have completed the necessary prerequisite studies that will enable you to commence the CA or CPA program.
We know we have an amazing culture and programs, but don't take our word for it! Hear what some of our people have to say.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- 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.