TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR CAREER
Our Mission We‘re more than just advisors; we aspire to create a positive change in the lives of our clients and our people.
6
6
service lines
offices,
70+
Directors and
500+
employees across Australia & New Zealand
—— Business Advisory —— Audit & Assurance —— Corporate Advisory —— Tax Services —— Wealth Advisory —— Business Recovery
120+
years helping clients in the mid market
Member of Praxity, the world’s largest accounting alliance with over
30,000
professionals in
97
countries
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR CAREER What inspires and motivates you? Perhaps it’s building lasting relationships? Or participating in and delivering meaningful work for real clients? If these attributes are important to you, you’ll probably have a few things in common with the people who work at William Buck. William Buck is a leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Advisors with offices across Australia and New Zealand. We operate in an environment built on teamwork and respect, where the skills you learn have lasting value and will form the foundations of your career. Is William Buck for you? We look for people who thrive on a challenge and are willing to be hands-on from day one. People who are forward thinking, enthusiastic and have the flexibility to embrace change and adapt to a fast paced business environment.
CHANGING LIVES Our strength resides in our unique philosophy summed up by the simple phrase, ‘Changing Lives’. We’ve developed this philosophy in recognition of the role we play in the lives of our clients, employees and the wider community. As a phrase, Changing Lives is simple, but very powerful. Everything we do has the potential to make a change; big or small. Knowing that every action has an impact leads to a culture of accountability and innovation. Our people embrace change, never become comfortable with the status quo and search for new ways to make a positive difference in the lives of those around them.
“At William Buck we recognise that our people are our success and have a strong focus on developing the person as well as the profession” Nikolas Hatzistergos
Managing Director
OUR CLIENTS We’re more than just advisors to our clients. We provide the support, insights and expertise they need to realise their goals and overcome any challenges. Often we help clients at the most pivotal points in their lives - starting and growing businesses, managing succession from one generation to the next, preparing for retirement or even assisting with their estate management. But it’s not just the pivotal moments that matter, our people also support and add value to our clients in their day-to-day businesses and circumstances.
OUR COMMUNITY We strive to be real agents for change in our community. Embracing the issues that are important to our people and clients, we undertake a range of initiatives to provide support for charities and organisations most in need. Each year our employees vote for three charities to support, and the firm organises regular activities to raise awareness and funds for their causes. In teams, we also participate in smaller hands-on community projects such as DIY and gardening for people with disabilities and providing clothing for the homeless. Our senior employees also lend their time and expertise to not-for-profit organisations through a number of activities including pro bono work and non-executive directorships.
OUR PEOPLE Creating a culture in which people can thrive begins with an open dialogue. Working at William Buck, you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, raise concerns and make suggestions, and you’ll be rewarded for your feedback and contribution.
Learning and Career progression Your career progression begins on day one. As a graduate you’ll be eligible to commence the Chartered Accountants (CA) Program through Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. As this program is crucial for your professional growth and development we do everything possible to ensure you’re supported through this course. You’ll have access to both financial and work-place assistance through technical training sessions, the opportunity to work with and learn from specialists, the provision of training materials and the encouragement of peer workgroups. Participating in our mentoring programme, you’ll have regular career reviews with your Manager and Director and benefit from hands-on advice from other senior leaders within the firm to ensure you have the necessary support to achieve your goals.
Personal Development Work is just part of the picture. As a member of the William Buck family, you’ll be encouraged to make a positive difference in your own life, whether that’s coaching the local soccer team, enrolling in toastmasters or running a marathon. With regular social functions throughout the year including monthly drinks, our End of Financial Year party and Christmas party, there will be plenty of opportunities to get to know your team and other colleagues. Our active social club also organises a range of more informal actives including dinners, sporting events, lawn bowls and trivia nights. As a member of our social club you’ll also be entitled to other discounts such as cheap movie tickets and gym memberships.
“Coming out of university I didn’t envisage having any client contact, but that couldn’t have been further from the truth. You’re encouraged to pick up the phone, talk to your clients and build your own relationships from day one” James Martin
Accountant
“I HAD NO IDEA HOW FAR MY
CAREER WOULD TAKE ME LIKE TO AMERICA AND BACK” I joined William Buck as a graduate in 2007, and had no idea how far afield my job would take me. In 2011, a fantastic secondment opportunity in America came up and while I was quietly petrified, I knew it would change my life. In just 5 months, I met an incredible range of people, and was really challenged professionally. I grew up more in that short time than in the 5 years prior - there’s no other situation where I could learn as much as I did so quickly. Personally, I was pushed out of my comfort zone and had to fend for myself in ways I’d never done until then. Sure I was 26, but where was Mum to cook me a meal? When I came back, people noticed a change in my confidence. I’d always had a good work ethic, but now I was even more focused in my personal values such as teamwork and people-managing. I think success really is all about attitude. This amazing experience broadened my perspective and has helped my journey at William Buck in ways I’m still discovering today.
Domenic Molluso
Audit Manager
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Service awards
Secondment
We acknowledge the drive, dedication and achievements of our employees through a number of awards and programs such as an ‘Annual Award for Excellence’ and ‘Changing Lives Recognition Programme’.
Being part of the international alliance, Praxity, we can provide our employees with exciting national and international secondment and travel opportunities.
Flexible salary packaging
Study leave
A flexible approach means you may be offered the ability to tax effectively salary package:
We understand that fitting in study with work can sometimes be a challenge. Therefore we provide 2 day’s leave per CA subject with an extra days leave for the exam. This is in addition to your annual leave and sick leave.
—— Additional superannuation —— Self-education —— Laptop computers & IPads
Salary continuance insurance
CAANZ and Post Graduate study
All employees are covered by William Buck’s group salary continuance insurance at no personal cost.
We provide both financial and technical support with the Chartered Accountants program and other relevant post graduate studies.
BUSINESS AREAS With six service lines we offer a number of opportunities for your future career, but you may not know which area you want to specialise in. We’ll take the time to get to know you and help find a career path which suits you best. Explore the possibilities and opportunities through our business service lines.
Business Advisory
Audit & Assurance
Our Business Advisory team specialises in delivering a full range of advisory services to the diverse, rapidly expanding middle-market business sector. You’ll gain exposure to a variety of clients including new and expanding businesses, listed companies, family businesses and mediumlarge private companies.
Our Audit & Assurance team assists medium to large private and public companies. In this team you’ll take on responsibility from the get go, assisting clients in managing their business and technology risk, improving their business performance and managing their corporate reporting.
You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of areas including:
You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of areas including:
—— Strategic business advice
—— External and Internal Audit
—— C ompliance (financial statement and taxation return preparation)
—— IT Assurance
—— Management analysis —— Budgeting and cash flow forecasting —— Tax planning —— Restructuring and asset protection —— Succession planning —— Wealth creation strategies —— Family business —— Business performance management and benchmarking —— Superannuation
—— AIFRS —— Financial Reporting —— Risk Management —— Sarbanes-Oxley compliance —— Independence and conflict services —— Forensic accounting —— Litigation support services —— Financial analysis —— Pre-lending reviews —— Independent expert’s report
To find out more about William Buck and the business area you may wish to pursue, head to our website.
williambuck.com
Corporate Advisory Our Corporate Advisory team assists both private and public companies with a variety of corporate transactions. Using analytical skills, you’ll work with the team primarily on valuations and litigation support, mergers and acquisitions and capital raisings, including listing on the Australian Stock Exchange. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of areas including: —— 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
Tax Services Our Tax Services team provide relevant, meaningful advice which can have a vast impact on a client’s business performance. The team assists clients with ongoing tax compliance, and tax issues that arise from larger transactions and more specific issues. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of areas including: —— 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 ownership plans
—— Employee share plans
—— Capital raisings including debt and private equity placements
—— Remuneration planning and salary packaging
—— Listing on the Stock Exchange
—— Implementing and operating the tax consolidation regime —— Tax planning
Wealth Advisory Our Wealth Advisory team includes financial planners and accountants who advise private high net worth, and corporate clients on their investment strategies. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of areas including: —— Wealth creation strategies —— Strategic financial planning —— Superannuation
Business Recovery Our Business Recovery team works towards achieving results for stakeholders through formal or informal appointments in the corporate and personal insolvency and reconstruction areas. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of areas including: —— Voluntary Administration —— Deed of Company Arrangement
—— A range of investment strategies
—— Creditors and Members Voluntary Liquidation
—— Portfolio management
—— Court/ Official Liquidation
—— Risk management and insurance
—— Receivership
—— Buy/Sell agreements
—— Investigative Accountant Reporting
—— Estate planning
—— Expert Witness Reporting
—— Succession planning
—— Bankruptcy
“My director is someone who doesn’t expect me to know everything technically, he takes the time to teach me and help me grow and learn” Melanie Bennett
Accountant
JOIN OUR TEAM Find out more about the application process online at our careers page.
williambuck.com/careers Please ensure all applications include: —— A cover letter indicating your area of interest —— Your CV detailing your employment history, education details and contact details —— A copy of your university academic transcript —— Please indicate which office you would prefer to work in (CBD or Parramatta) Send your application to: megjeffreys@williambuck.com
Sydney Sydney Office
Level 29, 66 Goulburn Street Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: +61 2 8263 4000 Parramatta Office
Level 7, 3 Horwood Place Parramatta NSW 2150 Telephone: +61 2 8836 1500 nsw.info@williambuck.com
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