About Us

HLB Mann Judd is an award-winning chartered accounting firm. With offices in Australia and New Zealand, we provide a comprehensive range of business, advisory and financial services.

We are part of the HLB Global Network

HLB Mann Judd is an independent member of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network. HLB is a top 10 global accounting network, through the power of 58,538 professionals across 155 countries, we combine local expertise and global capabilities to serve client needs.

Our tagline - together we make it happen – recognises that people are our firms’ strongest assets.

HLB is proud to be part of a global network recognised as a Most Loved Workplace® for four consecutive years (2023–2026). This achievement reflects our people-first culture, where respect, collaboration, support and belonging are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive through meaningful opportunities, professional growth and a strong sense of community.

Our recognition 

What makes us stand out from the crowd is our client service approach. We care about our clients and their success. Since 2012 we have been recognised every year at the Client Choice Awards, the most prestigious awards in the industry. We have taken home the ‘Best Accounting & Consulting Services Firm’ award 11 times!

The Opportunity
Kickstart your career with the HLB Mann Judd Vacation Program!  We’re inviting students in their penultimate year of study the chance to participate in our three-week formal paid learning experience, with opportunities available across our Summer and Winter 2027 Programs.

Our vacation employment program is designed to provide students with the invaluable opportunity to gain a unique insight and exposure to the diverse disciplines our firm has to offer.

We are accepting applications from candidates for our programs across the following streams:

• Business Advisory Services - February 2027 intake
• Tax Advisory Services - February 2027 intake
• Corporate and Audit Services - February 2027 and June 2027 intakes. 

Throughout the program, you’ll be paired with a mentor, receive support from HLB Mann Judd staff, and gain hands-on experience through accounting tasks and case studies. By participating, you’ll discover what it’s like to work at HLB and assess if we are the right fit for launching your career. There’s even the potential for an early offer of Graduate employment with us for 2028!

About You

• Undertaking an Undergraduate University Degree in Commerce or Business with an Accounting major OR a Bachelor of Laws (with a keen interest in Taxation Law).  
• You will be in your penultimate (2nd last) year of study.
• Undertaking the required subjects to be eligible to commence the CA Program.
• A credit weighted average mark or above.
• Motivated and enthusiastic with a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• An interest in progressing your career with a leading Mid-Tier Accounting Firm.
• Eligible Australian working rights.
  
  

Interested? Apply Now!

If you are excited by what you have read and are ready to kickstart your career journey with HLB Mann Judd, then we want to hear from you.

As a part of the application process, we ask that you include the following in your submission and apply with confidence today.

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter including

• “Why you are suited to this opportunity at HLB Mann Judd”

• Snippet of your most recent Academic Transcript
  
  

Applications Close September 8th 2026.