CareerDC charges a fee for the coordination of each internship program. You will get a tailored resume, interview training, unlimited interviews, access to our network of host companies, an internship placement relevant to your studies, an accredited WIL course (where applicable) and support during your internship.

Gain Hands-On Australian Accounting Experience

If you are an international or local student or new graduate in Australia looking for an internship placement that gives you academic credit and hands-on work experience, read on.

Why Choose This Accounting Internship Program?

Improve your industry-relevant technical skills

You can gain experience in essential tools like Xero, Excel and other accounting software (exact tools depend on your host company).

Gain practical work experience relevant to your studies

Be immersed in tasks such as preparing tax returns, compiling data and assisting with compliance and bookkeeping (full tasks vary from internship to internship and host company to host company).

Develop your professional soft skills

Improve your soft skills, such as teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills and gain industry insights that complement your accounting studies and prepare you for future work opportunities.

Who Can Apply?

University students in Australia

The accounting internship program is open to both international and local students in Australia. It supports you to meet your degree requirements while giving you hands-on work experience in accounting with Australian businesses.

Recent graduates

If you are a new graduate or if your degree doesn't require an internship, you can combine the work experience placement with an accredited Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program to get the Australian work experience you are looking for.

A 12-Week Internship Experience with Australian Host Companies

Your 12-week internship placement will be matched with your internship needs and requirements, including start date, location and total length of the internship. Example host companies include:

• Centrally located accounting firms
• Businesses offering bookkeeping and tax-related services
• Accounting departments across various industries

Depending on your host company, your experience may include tasks such as:

• Assisting with statements and financial reports.
• Bookkeeping, invoice processing and reconciliations.
• Reporting, auditing and analysis.
• Using industry tools like Xero, MYOB, Saasu and Excel.

About CareerDC

CareerDC is a long-standing internship program coordinator. We've been assisting students and graduates since 2011 in getting degree-relevant internship placements Australia-wide. We connect students and graduates with Australian businesses by facilitating internship programs.

Internship Program Details

The Accounting Internship Program is a 12-week program designed to give you academic credit and study-relevant practical work experience. It comes with a coordination fee, which covers the work experience placement, CV updates, interview training, host company matching and organising interviews. You'll also get a formal internship completion certificate at the end of the placement.

How to Apply

Apply now by sending your CV to CareerDC and get full details about the Accounting Internship Program, including how it works and what's included.