Fujitsu
Our Graduate Program has a unique opportunity for Graduates to work within the Sales organisation of Fujitsu.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Melbourne
POSITION START DATE
Feb 2022 (approx)
Program Duration
12 Months
Fujitsu
You will build relationships and work closely with all levels of management which will allow you to develop the communication skills required for a successful career. In the role you will learn elements of Finance and key Business Processes during the program.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
POSITION START DATE
Feb 2022 (approx)
Program Duration
12 Months
HR Gurus
This is an exciting opportunity for graduates looking to kickstart their Auditing or Management careers, to join a growing & passionate NDIS audit body.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Victoria
SALARY
$55,000-$60,000
Customs Agency Services PL
Operational and customer service focused role in a fast paced logistics department. This is an opportunity to be part of CAS’ dynamic and dedicated team, who continually set the benchmark for providing the very best logistics service to Importers & Exporters in Australia.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
South Australia
Xero
Working with the partner consultant team, you’ll help look after our accounting and bookkeeping customers – known as our partners. We’re involved in the sales cycle for our partner practices, helping move their businesses to cloud-based tools and services.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Melbourne
Deloitte
The future is in your hands. Explore limitless opportunities at Deloitte to find your purpose, harness your potential and create a better tomorrow.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Perth
VACANCIES
500
Program Duration
12 Months
Remote Friendly
Yes
Deloitte
The future is in your hands. Explore limitless opportunities at Deloitte to find your purpose, harness your potential and create a better tomorrow.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra
VACANCIES
500
Program Duration
12 Months
Remote Friendly
Yes
HLB Mann Judd
HLB Mann Judd is looking for its next generation. Our graduate program is a learning experience built largely on practical on the job training, supported by a dedicated team of mentors who will assist you to develop a foundation for a successful career.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Melbourne
HLB Mann Judd
We are looking for HLB’s next generation. Our graduate program is a formal learning experience designed to help you develop the right skills for a successful career.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Perth
Public Transport Authority of WA
The PTA has an exciting opportunity for recent graduates, or students who complete their studies this year, to join our Graduate Development Program in February 2022.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Perth
SALARY
$64,941-$94,335
VACANCIES
11
Position Start Date
21/02/2022
Program Duration
2 Years
Westpac Group
Please register your interest to be kept up to date with upcoming vacancies and relevant updates.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra and 7 other locations
Bloomberg
It’s rare to find an opportunity that gives you such early exposure to clients. You’ll begin your career in the Analytics department, where you’ll be responsible for providing the best possible user experience for our Bloomberg Terminal clients.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
Bloomberg
You will start by completing our comprehensive Analytics & Sales training program, covering all aspects of the financial markets: industry principles, market players and asset classes - while teaching you all there is to know about the functionality and analytical tools Bloomberg has to offer!
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
EY
To ensure you match your interests and career goals, we encourage you to research our service lines before applying.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra and 6 other locations
Ford Motor Company
The Finance team provides every facet of our operation with high quality financial assistance and business advice whilst at the same time playing a critical role in supporting the strategies and direction of the company.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Melbourne
SALARY
$68,000-$75,000
VACANCIES
2
POSITION START DATE
Feb 2022 (approx)
Ford Motor Company
You will be rotated through our diverse divisions to understand how we work collaboratively together and with the broader business
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Melbourne
SALARY
$68,000-$75,000
VACANCIES
3
Optiver
Are you a final year student or recent graduate with a passion for quantitative problem solving or financial markets? Do you like challenges and want to kick start your career at one of Australia’s “Top Graduate Employers”?
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
accepts international
Yes
Optiver
Are you a final year student or recent graduate with a passion for Finance or Risk Management? Do you like challenges and want to kick start your career at one of Australia’s “Top Graduate Employers”? Do you want to apply your quantitative ability in a collaborative environment?
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
accepts international
Yes
Brisbane Catholic Education
Throughout the year, we have many Graduate Teacher opportunities throughout our network of 141 schools. If you are interested in a Teaching career with BCE, join our Graduate Teacher Talent Community.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Brisbane
RSM
Commence your career in RSM's Restructuring & Recovery team in Canberra and take your skills to the next level!
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra
VACANCIES
3
Queensland Government
Join Queensland’s largest and most diverse employer and make a difference to the people and communities of Queensland.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Brisbane and 1 other locations
SALARY
$63,527-$71,610
Position Start Date
14/02/2022
Queensland Government
Our graduate programs provide valuable learning and development opportunities to launch your career and make a difference to the lives of Queenslanders.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Brisbane and 1 other locations
Marsh
When you join Marsh, you get more than a job – you are placed on a fast track to a meaningful career
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
Salary
$65,000+super
VACANCIES
1
Position Start Date
21/02/2022
Program Duration
18 Months
Marsh
When you join Marsh, you get more than a job – you are placed on a fast track to a meaningful career
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney and 1 other locations
Salary
$65,000+super
VACANCIES
2
Position Start Date
21/02/2022
Program Duration
18 Months
P&G
The role of Finance within P&G is to provide decision-making guidance and leadership to the business, leading the Company's projects to maximise long-term profits, cash flow, and total shareholder return.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
North Ryde
SALARY
$65,000-$75,000
Position start date
7th Feb 2022
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
As one of our graduates, you will make a valuable contribution to protecting Australia’s natural resources and developing strong agricultural industries. Our work delivers policies and programs for a strong economy and a healthy environment. The work we do today, matters for tomorrow.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra
Salary
$69,363
Program Duration
12 Months
Position Start Date
Feb 2022
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
As one of our graduates, you will make a valuable contribution to protecting Australia’s natural resources and developing strong agricultural industries. Our work delivers policies and programs for a strong economy and a healthy environment. The work we do today, matters for tomorrow.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra
Salary
$69,363
POSITION START DATE
Feb 2022 (approx)
Program Duration
12 Months
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development & Communications
Make a difference to the lives of every day Australians.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra
Program Duration
11 Months
Salary Range
$61k - $76k
VACANCIES
35
Position Start Date
Feb 2022
PwC
Welcome to PwC's Deep dive sessions.
JOB TYPE
Event
LOCATION
Canberra and 15 other locations
Remote Friendly
Yes
Accounting Graduate Jobs and Programs
Accountants measure an organisation’s financial situation, by calculating and recording information about an organisation’s economic activities (such as assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses), in order to communicate that information to internal and external users like management, regulators, shareholders and investors.
What do you need to know to get a job in accounting?
Areas of Accounting Study
To find work as an accountant, a tertiary accounting qualification (usually a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field like commerce with an accounting major) is usually the minimum qualification required. An accountant needs generalised knowledge of each of the major accounting fields (financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, financial auditing and accounting information systems) in order to become fluent in the “language of business”.
An accounting degree may be used to count towards the completion of membership requirements to a professional accounting body like the CAA or CPA (more on chartered accountancy below). A master’s degree will improve a candidate’s desirability to some companies, as will specialised knowledge.
- Financial Accounting
Financial accountants prepare financial statements using data from a past period to give as accurate as possible a depiction of an organisation’s current financial position and performance, in order that people outside the organisation with an interest in it, such as investors, stakeholders, creditors and government agencies may make informed decisions based on relevant and accurate reporting. They rely on the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to complete their work. - Management Accounting
Management accountants provide both financial and non-financial predictive information to managers, in order for them to make future decisions and plans regarding their organisation. Management accountants are not merely reporters, but are involved in the decision-making in the organisation. They are “value-creators”, integrating information from all areas of the organisation. Their work covers strategic management, performance management and risk management. Instead of GAAP, management accountants will often use “management information systems” (MIS) to compute their work, meaning a management accountant will need a clear understanding of accounting and management information systems. - Taxation
Tax accountants use accounting information to calculate tax payable by an organisation, and are involved in the preparation of tax returns and other documents for regulatory bodies. In addition (and in contrast to a tax agent), a tax accountant looks ahead to the company’s future, offering advice on financial planning, legitimate tax reduction strategies, and in general helping businesses grow. - Financial Auditing
Financial auditors independently examine accounting records and make a judgement on their validity and reliability, expressing an opinion as to whether the documents are a “true and fair” representation of the company’s financial position and performance. This includes cost accounting – verifying that the costs of everything recorded in a company’s cost accounts are accurate. Before a publicly trading company may release its financial statements to investors and shareholders, they must be approved by a third-party auditor, who then expresses a public opinion as to whether the statements can be trusted or not. The “Big Four” (Deloitte, KPMG, Ernst & Young and PwC) audit most public companies.
Industry Experience
Industry experience is absolutely essential to gaining graduate placement with any major accounting firm, or a position in any large corporation. Most firms offer vacation work or internships, as do some small to medium companies. Work experience can count towards (and is a requirement) for gaining membership to a professional accounting body such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Professional Membership and Chartered Accounting
Membership with one of Australia’s three professional accounting bodies, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand(CA ANZ), Certified Practicing Accountants Australia (CPA) or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) is a prerequisite for employment at many large accountancy firms. The CA and the CPA are the two most common forms of membership – similar in many ways, although there are some slight differences.
The CA requires a tertiary degree with an Accounting major, 26 weeks Practical Experience with a chartered accountant, and completing three years employment with a recognised CA organisation (like the Big Four). It is said to be slightly more difficult than the CPA which requires a tertiary degree (or passing eight exams on foundational accounting and business knowledge), completion of the CPA program (which has theoretical and practical components) and continued professional development.
As part of their graduate programs, the Big Four offer Chartered Accountants Programs to support their graduates through coaching, workshops and peer learning. They will also sponsor their employee to undertake the CA.
Strong communication skills
Contrary to common belief about accounting, the profession requires someone highly skilled in written and oral communication. A financial statement, a cost analysis or an auditor’s evaluation – all an accountant’s numbers need to be contextualised and explained for them to have meaning to decision makers. Yet many accounting graduates leave tertiary education with inadequate communication skills. This is a huge disadvantage given employers rank good communication high on their list of priorities. It is essential for a student to develop their communication skills in order to succeed in this profession. There are a few ways this can be done – including studying effective communicators, undertaking writing courses, debating and learning to speak up in class. Most universities will also require presentation as part of an accounting subject’s assessment.
Macroeconomic Trends and Accounting Graduate Work Prospects
The Australian labour market for accounting is saturated. A market trend towards outsourcing and offshoring financial reporting, coupled with increasing numbers of graduate accountants and a reduction of graduate positions offered by top-tier accounting firms has made finding employment difficult for many graduates.
Across the sector, graduate intake has been slashed, which has led to a situation where a large proportion of accounting graduates (estimated 25-40%) fail to find employment within a year of completing their degree. International students may find it particularly difficult to find positions, since many recruiters prioritise communication skills and local knowledge, and non-native English speakers are at a disadvantage in this regard. However, accounting graduates may find work elsewhere in the financial sector, in banking and business operations.
Competition between candidates for jobs is very high, and the major companies’ criteria for a successful applicant are very demanding. Most applicants tend to be inexperienced or lacked the skills required by the position. Tertiary qualification is not enough to make a candidate desirable. Work experience, excellent communication skills; a high degree of competence with accounting software, specialist knowledge and professional membership with the ICA or the CPA are also expected for many jobs. Employers typically receive 30-40 applications for each position. 10% of these applicants are deemed suitable.
The Big Four accounting firms (which have bases and positions Australia-wide) do hire graduates however their graduate recruitment levels have fallen in recent years, making it more difficult than ever to secure a place. Instead, they focus on converting vacation workers to graduate employees, to cut recruitment costs. Large accounting firms’ demand for graduate employees has also dropped overall due to increased competition, rising costs, and a reduction of government incentives to these companies.
In contrast, government incentives have advantaged small to medium accounting firms, which are now expected to raise their demand for recruits in this sector, especially for Bookkeepers, Assistant accountants and Accounts Payable Officers. These organisations increasingly seek short-term contracts with people with expertise in financial management, cost analysis and reporting systems.
In a market characterised by uncertainty and competition, students are advised to set themselves apart with specialist knowledge or a double degree, as well as by improving their “soft skills” of leadership, communication and teamwork. Knowledge and experience with management information systems (MIS) and business intelligence (BI) tools is also an advantage in an increasingly technologized market.
Accounting Salary Averages
Graduate salaries in accounting fall into the $40-50k range, depending on state. Victoria and Queensland averaged $42k and $45k p/a respectively, regardless of whether or not the graduate was in a major city or a regional area. In contrast, graduates in Sydney received on average $48k p/ a, while accountants in regional NSW received only $42k. Graduates in Perth, Hobart, Canberra, Adelaide and Darwin all received $48k p/a. Across Australia the average yearly salary increase is 3%.
Benefits
Benefits to accounting graduate employees vary depending on the organisation. Large firms such as the Big Four provide many benefits such as ongoing professional development, mentoring and support, discounts on such things as banking and travel, flexible work hours, gym membership and healthcare.