Be part of something special

Graduate Recruitment

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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & ADVISORS

Be part of something unique

At William Buck we understand that you are excited about taking the first step in your career and want to find the environment that is right for you. Our culture is built on respect and team work. This, coupled with our spacious state of the art CBD offices, makes William Buck a great place to start your career.
Prior to starting at your new job you will be invited to our social events. This is a chance for you to meet your fellow graduates and colleagues and learn about William Buck in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

An environment in which you can soar

From day one you will be placed in a supportive team of your peers led by a director and a manager who will be on hand to answer any queries or concerns. We appreciate that our people are our success and aim to provide an environment where expertise and innovation are encouraged and nurtured, allowing our business to grow. As such we have a strong focus on continuous learning; regular training events are provided and our people are always encouraged to seek assistance where required.

Be part of our future

Your career begins as soon as you graduate. With the help of a supportive team you will be doing real, meaningful work for real clients from day one. You will have the opportunity to gain experience across a diverse client base from high net worth indviduals and small to medium enterprises to large private and publicly listed companies.

Learning opportunities
As a graduate you will be eligible to commence the Chartered Accountants (CA) Program through the Institute of Chartered Accountants. As this program is critical for your professional growth and development we do everything possible to ensure your steady progress through this course. We not only provide financial assistance but also work-place support through technical training sessions, the opportunity to work with and learn from specialists, the provision of training materials and the encouragement of peer workgroups. In doing so, we hope that you will be able to reach your goals as quickly as possible and excel in your studies.

Your career path

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to realise their potential and develop a rewarding career. Promotions relate to the ability of the individual and are based on merit, not length of service. You will have regular performance appraisals allowing you to discuss your goals and ambitions with your managers and directors. This allows us to offer you the best resources and support possible to assist in your professional development.

Be part of something dynamic

Accounting can offer many different career paths but how do you know what to specialise in when you have no experience?
We take pride in really getting to know our graduates in order to place them in the most appropriate team possible. During your first year you will be exposed to a wide variety of different tasks whilst gaining invaluable experience.

Business Advisory
Our Business Advisory team specialises in delivering a full range of advisory services to the diverse, and rapidly expanding middle-market business sector. The middle-market generally consists of new and expanding businesses, listed companies, family businesses and medium-large private companies. In this team you will gain experience in: Strategic business advice Compliance (financial statement and taxation return preparation) Management analysis Tax planning Budgeting and cash flow forecasting Restructuring and asset protection Succession planning Wealth creation strategies Family business Business performance management and benchmarking Superannuation

Audit & Assurance Services

Our Audit & Assurance Services team assists medium to large private, and medium to large public companies. The team offers a range of services to assist clients in managing their business and technology risk, improving their business performance and managing their corporate reporting. In this team you will gain experience in: External and internal audit IT assurance AIFRS Financial reporting Risk management Sarbanes-Oxley compliance Independence and conflict services Forensic accounting Litigation support services Probity services Financial analysis Pre-lending reviews Independent experts reports

Corporate Advisory
The Corporate Advisory team assists both private and public companies with a variety of corporate transactions. This team focuses on valuations and litigation support, mergers and acquisitions and capital raisings, including listing on the Australian Stock Exchange. In this team you will gain experience in: Business and share valuations Purchase price allocations and impairment reviews Acquisitions and divestments Due diligence reviews The preparation of independent expert reports for litigation matters and Corporations Act requirements Employee share ownership plans Capital raisings including debt and private equity placements Listing on the stock exchange

Tax Services
Our Tax Services team provides practical and meaningful advice to our clients. The team assists clients with ongoing taxation compliance, and taxation issues that arise from larger transactions and more specific issues. In this team you will gain experience in: Tax risk management strategies Merger and acquisition transaction structuring Tax effective exit strategies, IPOs and other fund raising transactions Structuring and restructuring investment and business operations in Australia and overseas Risk assessment Employee share plans Remuneration planning and salary packaging Implementing and operating in the tax consolidation regime Tax planning

Since day one at William Buck Ive been made to feel like Ive been working here for years. I have seen myself adapt to a range of situations through the assistance of my colleagues, and feel Ive only grown more and more confident with what I can bring to the table.
Stephen Piperides, Accountant (Joined January 2012)

Wealth Advisory
Our Wealth Advisory team includes financial planners and accountants who advise private high net worth, and corporate clients on their investment strategies. In this team you will gain experience in: Wealth creation strategies Strategic financial planning Superannuation A range of investment strategies Portfolio management Risk management and insurance Buy/sell agreements Estate planning Succession planning

Business Recovery
Our Business Recovery Services team works towards achieving results for stakeholders through formal or informal appointments in the corporate and personal insolvency and reconstruction areas. In this team you will gain experience in: Voluntary Administration Deed of Company Arrangement Creditors and Members Voluntary Liquidation Court/Official Liquidation Receivership Investigative Accountant Reporting Expert Witness Reporting Bankruptcy

I couldnt think of a better firm to start my career with than at William Buck. From the start, I was welcomed into an encouraging and friendly team and received invaluable training and support which allowed me to develop a strong set of professional and technical skills and take on more responsibility.
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Candice Easton-Berry, Accountant (Joined December 2011)

The seniors and other team members provide me with vital guidance and encouragement with my study and career path, which is essential as a grad. I really feel like Im part of a family here!
Natasha Anderson, Assistant Advisor (Joined January 2012)

Be part of something special

At William Buck its not all about hard work. We value well rounded individuals and actively focus on assisting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Work should be fun and enjoyable and we encourage our employees to mix together socially through a variety of regular social club and sporting events.

something rewarding

Charity
We take great pride in participating in various community and fundraising activities including: Movember (The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia) Jeans for Genes Day Diabetes Australia The Life Saving Foundation The Smith Family Christmas gift giving program The Worlds Greatest Shave (The Leukaemia Foundation) Souths Cares Variety NSW CEO Sleepout (St Vincent de Paul) The Childrens Hospital Westmead

Social clubs
We promote a cohesive and supportive team culture both within and across our business divisions. To help divisional teams get to know each other we hold a number of social functions from monthly drinks to more formal events such as our End of Financial Year party and Christmas black tie dinner. We also have an active social club which organises numerous events throughout the year. From days out at the races and harbour cruises, to lawn bowls and trivia nights theres something for everyone.

ICAA & Post graduate study

We provide both financial and technical support with the Chartered Accountants program and other relevant post graduate studies.

Flexible salary packaging

A flexible approach means you may be offered the ability to tax effectively salary package: Additional superannuation Self education Ipads Laptop computers

Secondment and travel opportunities

Our international affiliations provide exciting national and international opportunities for our employees.

Service awards
Our staff are rewarded with a number of awards and programs in recognition of provision of service excellence or innovative solutions.

Salary continuance insurance

All employees are covered by William Bucks group salary continuance insurance at no personal cost.

Sports
There are numerous opportunities to get involved at William Buck and develop your prowess in the sporting arena. Some of our more athletic (and the not so athletic) team members compete in corporate sporting events including the BRW Corporate Triathlon, Corporate Games and the ICAA sports carnivals. For the less competitively inclined theres always a choice of community and office based sports teams including, touch football, tennis, soccer, basketball and netball. And for those who want to get involved without raising a sweat theres our National Tipping Competition (AFL and NRL).

William Buck offers more than just a career and genuinely supports the notion of a healthy work/ life balance. There are numerous opportunities to be a part of something special, whether it be on the sports field, as part of a charity fundraising team or participating in social club activities.
Vanitha Thayaparan, Accountant (joined December 2011)

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Be part of our team

Visit our website for details on our recruitment process: www.williambuck.com/careers

At William Buck we recognise that our people are our success and have a strong focus on developing the person as well as the professional.
Nikolas Hatzistergos, Managing Director, Sydney

Find out more information on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WilliamBuckRecruit

Send your application to: Level 29 66 Goulburn Street Sydney NSW 2000 lyndaclark@williambucknsw.com.au

All applications must include: A covering letter indicating your area of interest Your CV detailing your employment history, education details and your contact details A copy of your university academic transcript

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