Business & Private Client Advisory Graduate Program 2027

 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 over 90-year history in Australia. 

At SW your career has no limits, for graduates and students, SW represents a chance to open doors and take the lead to create opportunities for our clients and our people. Haven’t heard of us? The answer is simple: we’ve been quietly and diligently working behind the scenes, focusing on growth and expansion into new markets and locations while continuing to serve our established clients with dedication.

Apply now, join Australia’s best-kept accounting secret and experience what it's like to be part of a team that leads the way and creates opportunities every day! 

• Be a part of a recognised leader in Graduate and Internship programs winning numerous awards since 2016!
• Join a firm that is growing and open to change and disruption in today’s economy
• Accelerate your career with SW sponsoring your Chartered Accountant studies
• Extra leave days, matched time, and dedicated Wellness Wing to encourage your work-life balance
• Weekly team lunches, regular social events and offsites to foster a positive work culture
• Receive $500 welcome bonus help you dress for success from day dot
• We believe in building meaningful relationships with our Graduates from the moment we first connect
• Mentor program, dedicating a buddy to guide you through the program and show you the ropes
• Be a part of SW before you start with our Keep In Touch Events, designed to build your skills, network and connect with SW employees and your cohort!

 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. Best of all - 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. 

In Australia, we operate in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth with over 400 people and 45 Partners nationally. Taking the lead, SW joined the rapidly growing SW 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 12,000 professionals, 490+ Partners, in 103+ offices, across 21 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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 as compiled by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) and the Australian Financial Review. 

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. This variety of clients and work means you will have great opportunities to learn and grow, working with and learning from different Partners, Managers and team members. 

• Preparing tax returns and identifying tax issues
• Processing tax office correspondence
• Preparing Business Activity Statements and Instalments
• Preparing and analysing standard management reports for clients
• Preparing financial statements
• And more!

• You’re passionate about making a difference and opening doors to new opportunities for our clients
• 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 final year student or recent graduate with a degree in Commerce or, Business (majoring in Accounting) or if you have a double degree (with Accounting major)
• Applicants must be a citizen of, or hold permanent residency in, Australia or New Zealand

Join a growing firm that will open doors to growth and opportunities where you can make your own journey and love your work.