Senior Consultant - External Audit

SW Accountants & Advisors (SW) is Australia’s bestkept accounting secret. We are a leading advisory andaccounting firm with an 85-year history in Australia. Operating in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, we have over400 people and 40 Partners nationally. SW provide a fullrange of audit, business advisory, corporate finance, tax, privateclients, and wealth management solutions. We are proud to beranked as the 22nd largest firm by revenue in the 2022 AFR Top 100Accounting Firms and the 10th largest national practice inAustralia. Own it, Love your work, Share the load, Embrace the ride, Opendoors. Our values are at the very heart of our firm and guidethe way we interact within our firm’s teams, with ourclients, and the way we interact and engage with you.  About the role We are seeking an Senior Consultant to join our fast growing andsupportive external audit team, that offers a diverse client base,and incredible opportunities for growth and promotion. Youwill take ownership of the entire audit process from planning,testing, preparing financial statements to preparing the managementletter at the completion of the audit. You will also beresponsible for delegating work to junior staff members, ensuringyou review all work and mentor them though the process. Presenting internal and external training and conducting internaland external presentations are other key components of thisposition. Key Responsibilities:

• Complete the audit file for the full range of thefirm’s clients; from planning to finalisation of theaudit file
• Complete an audit assignment within budget and inaccordance with any relevant deadlines
• Explain the data flows through an accounting system and therelated internal controls, enabling junior staff members todocument and test those systems and controls
• Reviewing the work of junior staff, and recognise internalcontrol weaknesses and document them in a suitable managementletter
• Clear all Manager and Partner review points in relation toeach audit assignment taken
• Review a financial report from the client’s trialbalance and complete the disclosure checklist
• Prepare non-standard management letters, correspondencesand reports to client
• Complete special assignments under the direction of theAudit Manager
• Work co-operatively with other team members, mentor juniorteam members
• Understand the nature of a client’s businessoperations, needs and expectations, and identify any auditrelated issues
• Provide constructive advice to clients, and promptly andaccurately follow up any queries

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an Auditenvironment in a Chartered / CPA accounting practice
• Degree qualified and be near to qualifying or fullyqualified as a CA/CPA
• Technically proficient and keen to develop knowledge withthe latest accounting and auditing developments
• Previous experience mentoring and coaching junior staffmembers, and review their work
• Prior experience working with and developing goodrelationships with clients
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritise workand meet deadlines for multiple clients
• Present professionally and possess excellent interpersonaland communication skills
• Experience with an Audit package such as Caseware, andMicrosoft Office applications

• 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 weeksfor non-primary
• Refer to client and refer a friend bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness perks
• $1000 towards home office setup
• Social Club
• Tailored Learning and Development Program
• Paid Course/study leave
• 1 paid professional membership per year
• Lunch provided 2 days per week