Accounting Intern

About the Role

This opportunity is part of a voluntary professional career internship program (structured learning based) designed to provide practical experience in accounting and finance functions. Participants are placed with a host company to gain exposure to real workplace tasks in an onsite, remote, or project-based environment, depending on availability. This is an internship program intended for learning and skills development.

Key Learning Under Direct Supervision

1. Assist with preparing, maintaining and organising accurate financial records, accounting files and source documents
2. Record day-to-day financial transactions in accounting systems, including invoices, receipts, payments and journals
3. Support bank, credit card and general ledger reconciliations to ensure accounts are accurate and up to date
4. Assist with accounts payable tasks, including invoice entry, supplier statement checks and payment preparation support
5. Assist with accounts receivable tasks, including customer invoicing, receipt allocation and debtor follow-up support
6. Support basic tax accounting tasks, including GST coding, BAS preparation support and tax-related documentation under supervision
7. Assist with payroll processing, timesheet checks, employee records, payslip preparation and payroll administration
8. Support trust accounting tasks where applicable, including receipting, ledger updates, reconciliations and compliance records
9. Assist with month-end processes, including expense checks, report preparation, accrual support and financial data review
10. Follow accounting procedures, internal controls, confidentiality requirements and relevant compliance standards
11. Provide general bookkeeping, finance administration and reporting support to the accounting team as required

Program Details

• This is a voluntary internship program designed for educational and professional development purpose
• Participation may involve a placement fee, which is only payable if a placement with a host company is secured. No upfront registration fees apply
• Internships are part-time and flexible, depending on host company requirements
• Participants may receive a work experience letter upon completion of the program

Important Information

• Placement is subject to candidate suitability, host company requirements, and availability
• Completion of the internship does not guarantee employment
• Any future employment opportunities are at the sole discretion of the host company