Xero 1 Accountant Program : Work Simulation Program
AI Job Summary
You may have strong knowledge of financial accounting theory and taxation law from university, but lack real-world experience.
Or, you may have overseas experience but are not familiar with the Australian accounting and taxation system.
If that’s the case, this program is designed for you.
Learn how to manage clients and businesses from setup through to year-end reporting, and interpret financial performance.
You will also be trained to prepare individual and business tax returns, including:
- Residency for tax purposes
- Taxable income and allowable deductions
- Tax offsets and other obligations
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
- Investment properties
We are transparent — this is a paid training and career development program.
We provide structured training, career support, and ongoing mentoring to help you become job-ready.
Flexible payment options are available.
- Apply essential accounting skills including banking, fixed assets, payroll, AR and AP in a business environment
- Understand chart of accounts, tax codes, and Australian taxation regulations
- Prepare and deliver basic and management reports
- Use Xero and Xero Practice Manager in a professional setting
- Perform month-end reconciliations, GST calculations, BAS lodgements, and financial reporting
Tax Training Includes:
- Individual tax returns (income types, deductions, Medicare levy, offsets)
- Investment property schedules (rental income, deductions, negative gearing, co-ownership scenarios)
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT events, cost base, capital proceeds, gains and losses)
Get hands-on training in:
- Xero Accounting
- Xero Practice Manager / Xero Tax
- Become job-ready from beginner level
- 12 weeks of personalised career support
- Guidance on job opportunities and applications
- Resume improvement, reference letter, and mock interviews
- Support from a professional team with strong employment outcomes
- 12 weeks of structured internship-style training
- Mentorship from CAs, CPAs, ACCAs (Approved Training Employer – CA ANZ)
- Build a portfolio of real work examples
- Receive detailed feedback on your performance
- Improve employability in a competitive job market
- Internship certificate upon completion
- CPD hours may be claimable (CPA)
Complete module assessments at a required pass rate, followed by practical client-based tasks.
- Xero Advisor Certification*
- Xero Payroll Certification*
- Internship Certificate
*Available for relevant program streams
- Recent graduates
- Candidates struggling to secure jobs due to lack of experience
- Bookkeepers wanting to move into accounting roles
- Small business owners or sole traders wanting practical skills
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- Job type:Internships
- Disciplines:Accounting, Business and Commerce
- Work rights:Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident,...
- Work from home:Hybrid remote
Hybrid remote
Employees are allowed to work remotely some of the time but most of the work is done at the company’s physical office. Remote work is considered a perk or a privilege. For example, an employee may work from home for 1-2 days per week.
- Locations:Canberra, Regional New...
- ACCEPTS INTERNATIONAL
Yes
- POSITION START DATE
May 2026 (approx)
- Closing Date:21st May 2026, 7:41 am
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