Receptionist

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

We are seeking a Receptionist to manage the day-to-day operations of the SW Perth office.  Your primary focus is to ensure that the SW office functions seamlessly, consistently and in co-ordination with the SW Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane offices. Working closely with the Practice Support Group leaders and office-based Directors, you will be given the opportunity to make this role your own.  Supported by a team of amazing receptionists and administrative staff nationwide, you will be given the chance to upskill in many areas.

Key Responsibilities

Meet and greet clients to the firm

Answer and direct all calls and distribute messages

Manage incoming mail, couriers and deliveries

Ensure front office and reception is always clean and tidy

Maintain meeting room bookings

Liaise with IT department to report any problems

Monitor, order, and re-stock all office supplies

Assist the BD & Marketing team with organising firm functions when required

Maintain staff kitchen

Liaise with building management and report facilities faults and problems

Ensure all building signage is up to date and maintained

Oversee the security systems of the firm

Assist with tea & coffee for Directors and clients

Organise catering

Assist Executive Manager with ad hoc duties

Support with administrative duties as required

Skills and experience

Previous experience as a Receptionist/Concierge and Administrator preferred

Prior exposure to Professional Services environment will be highly regarded

Ability to create a positive and everlasting impression

Highly professional and courteous manner

Superior client service skills

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with a wide range of personalities

Ability to think quickly on their feet

Proactive, punctual and reliable

Willingness to learn new skills

Best kept secrets of SW

Progressive firm, with excellent career opportunities

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

Social Club

Tailored Learning and Development Program

Weekly lunch provided