Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director - External Audit

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 2025 AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms and the 9th 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

This is an exceptional career opportunity for a Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director to join our Assurance and Advisory Services division, renowned for its excellence in external audit, internal audit, and IT advisory services. You will play a pivotal role in our high performing external audit team, collaborating with an impressive and varied client portfolio. Enjoy genuine opportunities for advancement, exposure to diverse industries, and the chance to shape your career in a forward-thinking environment where your expertise truly matters.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SW audit clients
• Provide leadership, support, and resources to empower team members to perform at their best
• Plan and organise staff and resources to meet client and firm commitments
• Identify and develop existing and potential business opportunities
• Actively participate as a member of the Assurance Management Team
• Meet Key Firm Performance Indicators (KPIs) 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
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in Australian Auditing and Accounting Standards, applying and sharing this knowledge
• Attend manager meetings and conferences

Skills and experience

• 7-12 years’ experience in an Assurance environment within a Chartered or CPA accounting practice
• Fully qualified CA/CPA professional
• Strong technical proficiency and up-to-date knowledge of auditing and accounting standards
• Skilled in reviewing client work and identifying issues and value-add opportunities
• Excellent client relationship management abilities
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet audit deadlines across multiple clients
• Demonstrated staff leadership skills and experience managing teams
• Professional presentation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Best kept secrets of SW

• Progressive firm, with excellent career opportunities
• Flexible working environment
• 2 additional AL days per year
• 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
• Assistance with home office setup
• Social Club
• Tailored Learning and Development Program
• Paid Course/study leave
• 1 paid professional membership per year
• Weekly lunch provided

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