CareerDC

CareerDC Internships 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 placement.

Gain Real Accounting Experience in Australia

Are you looking to apply your accounting knowledge in a real work setting? The Accounting Internship Program gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience, work on real accounting tasks, and develop skills that will help you in your future career. 

Whether you need an internship for academic credit or want industry exposure as a recent graduate, this program is designed to support your accounting skills and career development goals.

Why Choose This Program?

• You will develop industry-relevant technical skills by working with experienced professionals on real accounting tasks.
• You will gain hands-on experience with a range of tasks relevant to the accounting industry, such as bookkeeping, financial statements, tax preparation, and client communication.
• You will build confidence and grow professionally by improving your communication skills and learning how Australian accounting businesses operate.

Who Can Apply?

• University students – The internship program is open to both international and local students in Australia. It will support you in meeting your degree requirements while giving you practical work experience in accounting with Australian businesses.
• Recent graduates – If you have completed your studies or if your degree doesn’t require an internship, you can combine the internship placement with an accredited Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program to gain hands-on Australian work experience.

Internship Placement Opportunities

Your 12-week internship placement will be tailored to your needs, including location, start date, and duration. Example host companies include:

• An accounting and business advisory company based in Melbourne
• A CPA accounting firm based in Sydney
• Businesses offering bookkeeping and tax-related services
• Accounting departments across various industries

What You’ll Do During Your Work Experience Placement

Depending on your host company, your tasks may include:

• Assisting with tax returns and compiling financial information provided by clients
• Communicating with clients and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
• Assisting with maintaining client files and processing invoices
• Entering financial data into accounting software or spreadsheets
• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Learning about and supporting budgeting, financial forecasting, and accounts receivable management

About CareerDC

Since 2011, CareerDC has been connecting students and graduates with Australian businesses by coordinating tailored internship placements. Our programs are designed to support your career development and academic goals by providing relevant industry experience.

Program Details

The Accounting Internship Program is a 12-week program designed to provide you with study-relevant practical work experience. It comes with a coordination fee, which covers the coordination of the work experience placement, CV updates, interview training, host company matching, organising interviews, and ongoing support throughout your internship.

Ready to Gain Practical Accounting Experience?

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.