Accounting Intern

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ABOUT THE HOST COMPANY:

Our Host Company, in partnership with STUDY AND WORK, believes in investing in fresh talent and nurturing them for long-term career success. With a strong commitment to professional development, they offer structured internship opportunities that lead to meaningful career outcomes.

ABOUT THE POSITION:
We’re looking for an Accounting Intern to join the finance team of a reputable Australian or multinational host company. Opportunities are available across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, in both commercial business environments and CA/CPA Public Accounting Practices.

The host company offers:

• Meaningful work experience
• Strong supervision and mentoring
• A supportive and professional work environment
  Suitable candidates may be offered ongoing paid employment upon successful internship completion.

ABOUT YOU:
You must:

• Be currently studying or recently graduated in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Possess technical and soft skills relevant to accounting tasks
• Be committed to pursuing a career in accounting
• Be available to work a minimum of 3 days per week

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
You may gain hands-on experience in areas such as:
Commercial Business (Assistant Accountant Intern):

• Ledger Entry and Bookkeeping
• Profit and Loss Statements, Income/Expenditure Reports
• Business Activity Statements (BAS), Tax Reports
• Accounts Payable/Receivable, Bank and Petty Cash Reconciliations
• Payroll processing
• Software tools: MYOB, Xero, SAP

Public Practice (Junior Accountant Intern):

• Preparing income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, etc.
• GST, BAS/IAS, FBT returns
• Bookkeeping and data entry
• Financial report preparation and client communication
• Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office
• Software tools: MYOB, Xero, Handy Ledger, Handy Tax, SAP

LOCATION:
Internship opportunities are available in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
You will benefit from:

• Unpaid but guaranteed 12-week work experience
• Interviewing your host company before accepting the offer
• A structured internship agreement and training plan
• Reputable host companies (ASX listed and multinationals)
• Mid and final performance appraisals to ensure progress
• Flexible work options (3, 4, or 5 days/week)
• A chance to secure a job offer during or after the internship
• Job placement assistance if not offered a role
• Work experience insurance cover for peace of mind
• Full compliance with Fair Work Ombudsman’s guidelines

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE:
If you don't find the experience beneficial, we’ll find you a replacement internship that better fits your goals.
HIGH INTERNSHIP TO JOB OPPORTUNITY RATE:
Nearly 1 in 2 interns get hired by their host company. This is your chance to prove your value in a real-world environment.

READY TO KICKSTART YOUR CAREER?
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