Accounting Internship – Achiever Program Summer 2023

Facilitated by Chartered Accountants ANZ, the Achiever Program is an internship program designed for accounting students.  

We have partnered with over 100 businesses across both Australia and New Zealand to offer paid* work placements for penultimate and final year accounting students. The Program offers a wide range of internships across different sectors, including small and medium practices, mid-tiers corporate and government etc.  See our participating employers here. 

The precise work to be performed is dependent on each employer, but the Program has opportunities available across the following service lines:  

• Audit / Assurance 
• Business Advisory / Services 
• SMSF 
• Tax 
• Technology / Data Analytics 
• Business Restructuring/ Recovery Services 
• Corporate Finance 
• Forensic services 
• Financial Accounting 
• Management Accounting 

Participating employers are expected to offer interns placements for a minimum period of 3 weeks between November 2023 and February 2024 .  

About you  

• Currently in your penultimate or final year of an accounting degree or major at a university or polytechnic  
• Passion for accounting with a willingness to learn and grow 
• Strong leadership experience, i.e. leadership positions in clubs, team, societies etc. 
• Well-rounded life experience i.e. involved in & contributes to the community 
• If you are an international student, we will only be accepting the following English language tests and scores: IELTS 6.5, CAE 176, TOEFL 79-93 or PTE 58.5 (test should have been taken no longer than 3 years ago)  
• Currently residing in Australia or New Zealand 

What’s in it for you?  

• An opportunity to gain paid* work experience with one of our partner employers between November 2023 and February 2024. 
• Build your professional network which could increase your chances of landing a job. 
• Apply ONCE for an opportunity to internship with multiple employers. Get matched with the one that fits your skills and their requirements. 
• Gain real-life industry exposure, grow your knowledge, and determine your interest in different accounting service lines. 
• Get an opportunity to apply knowledge from your tertiary studies to the real world. 

In 2022, over 70% of students that undertook the program stayed on within the organisation and continued casual, part-time, or full-time work  

*The engagement terms (including pay rates) for student placements are at the discretion of employers and does vary from employer to employer. CA ANZ does not control these arrangements, which are negotiated directly between interns and participating employers.  

About us 

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) represents more than 135,000 financial professionals, supporting them to build value and make a difference to the businesses, organisations and communities in which they work and live. 

Around the world, Chartered Accountants are known for their integrity, financial skills, adaptability and the rigour of their professional education and training.

CA ANZ celebrates a diverse environment and is proud to support candidates gaining work experience and becoming our future accounting leaders. All eligible applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or disability. We encourage our employers to support fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status where possible. 

How to apply  

Simply click on the Apply Now button to be redirected to our online application form. Remember that one application may lead to many opportunities.  

Applications close on Sunday 13 August midnight AEST.  

*The engagement terms (including pay rates) for student placements are at the discretion of employers and does vary from employer to employer. CA ANZ does not control these arrangements, which are negotiated directly between interns and participating employers.