CareerDC charges a coordination fee for the internship program. The service includes a tailored CV update, host company matching, interview preparation, interview coordination and scheduling, unlimited interviews to achieve a placement, a work experience placement relevant to your studies, academic credit or an accredited Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course as relevant and a certificate of completion at the end of the experience.

Why choose this internship program?

• Experience using industry-standard tools
  Depending on your host company, you may gain experience with accounting software such as Xero, MYOB or Excel while observing and assisting with day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Apply your studies in a real workplace
  Your tasks and learning experiences could include bookkeeping, preparing reports, reconciliations or supporting accounts payable and receivable processes. You could also gain an understanding of tax, compliance and financial reporting practices, depending on your host company.
• Develop professional and soft skills
  In addition to technical experience, you'll build communication, teamwork and organisational skills while adapting to an Australian workplace environment.

Who can apply?

• University students in Australia
  If you're enrolled in an accounting degree at an Australian university or college, this program can help you complete your placement requirement while gaining practical industry experience. Suitable for both international and domestic students in Australia.
• Recent graduates and students without a placement requirement
  If your course doesn't include an internship requirement, or you've already graduated, you may still be able to participate by combining your placement with a WIL program.

On host companies and learning experiences

The 12-week internship placement will be matched with your academic background, location and availability. Example host companies include:

• A chartered accountancy company providing business advisory, taxation and financial services, with a focus on cloud-based and digital solutions
• A mining industry leader offering exposure to accounts payable and receivable processes within a dynamic project environment
• An international accounting services provider supporting clients with bookkeeping, reporting and compliance across multiple jurisdictions

Your industry exposure and learning experiences will depend on your host company but may include:

• Preparing and reconciling financial statements, bookkeeping and data entry
• Supporting accounts payable and receivable functions, bank reconciliations and payment runs
• Assisting with compliance, reporting, tax preparation and audit documentation.

About CareerDC

CareerDC has been coordinating internships since 2011, helping international and local students and graduates in Australia gain degree-relevant experience with Australian host companies. Our focus is on supporting your academic requirements and work-readiness development through structured workplace learning.

Program overview

The Accounting Internship Program includes:

• A tailored internship placement in accounting
• Resume updates and interview coaching
• Matching with suitable host companies
• Interview scheduling and placement support
• Ongoing guidance throughout the program
• A certificate of completion

Note: A coordination fee applies and covers the full placement service.

Apply now

Send your CV to CareerDC to apply. We'll provide full details of the Accounting Internship Program and guide you through the next steps to secure your placement.