Undergraduate Accountant - Audit null

Nexia Australia is one of Australia's leading chartered accountancy firms with global links to Nexia International. With a team of 50 staff and 8 partners, Nexia's Audit & Assurance team is leading the way in emerging audit trends and technologies including data analytics and project management systems.  Our team of industry leaders combined with superior IT systems will ensure you continually have the resources and support you need to take the next step in your accounting career.

By choosing Nexia, you can be confident you are getting the support, development opportunities and hands-on experience necessary to build on your studies and sustain a successful career in accounting; all while having fun and building a network of friends.

Nexia offers a comprehensive intake, including:

• Study and examination leave;
• Reimbursement for books and university union fees;
• Mentoring and buddy systems;
• Lifelong learning, from on the job training to attending tailored workshops and seminars; and
• Continuous promotion opportunities and career guidance.

Responsibilities

An undergraduate position at Nexia provides you with the opportunity to work with a variety of clients across a wide range of industry backgrounds, putting the knowledge and skills you have acquired to practice.

This is a part time position (minimum 3.5 days per week), commencing in May 2024 or November 2024.

Our Audit Undergraduates will be responsible for completing auditing work and assisting managers, supervisors and seniors in meeting client's needs within time and budget requirements. Specifically, some of the tasks that you will complete include:

• assist the Senior or Supervisor as requested in programming field work and establishing files, contributing suggestions as appropriate;
• develop an understanding of the concepts of sampling, assist in the selection of items for audit testing, and complete work as instructed on appropriate sections;
• develop an understanding of corporate and financial reporting requirements; and
• provide a high level of client service, including following through with commitments made and seeking to understand the client’s business and commercial environment.

Requirements

This is an entry level role and previous work experience is not required. To be considered for this role, you must:

• be in your penultimate year of your commerce/business degree, majoring in accounting that gains you entry into the CA program; and
• be a current Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

In addition, you will:

• be an enthusiastic team player;
• exhibit excellent social and communication skills, both verbally and written;
• demonstrate a high standard of professional appearance and approach;
• be organised and take ownership over your responsibilities;
• have a positive, helpful and solution driven mindset;
• be enthusiastic and driven to succeed and develop in your career; and
• demonstrate an appropriate technical aptitude, including excellent attention to detail and a good understanding of numbers.

About us

Nexia exists to help people and enable them to grow and become successful.  That’s why we partner with our people and clients to provide innovative solutions that support their journey to success.  We are a firm that is sustainable, diverse and proactive, with an awesome culture: this is Nexia for You.

The Nexia Australia network, supported by global links to Nexia International provides a full-service solution to a diverse range of clients from large corporate organisations to privately owned businesses as well as high net worth individuals.  The Sydney office is based in Sydney's CBD with 28 partners and 200 staff.

As an employee at Nexia, you will experience an individual approach to accommodating your career and personal goals and objectives. For us, lifestyle is about a balanced approach to everything we do. You will enjoy working on varied and challenging assignments in an environment that is fun and supportive of having a life outside the office. We appreciate that our people are our greatest asset, and therefore provide a vast array of benefits in to improve our people's quality of life in and outside the office, including:

• ongoing training and development;
• study and professional membership support;
• team and firm wide social events;
• CSR activities;
• picnic day;
• mentoring program;
• Employee Assistance Program; and
• plus many more!

By choosing Nexia, you can be confident you are getting the support, development opportunities and hands-on experience necessary to build and sustain a successful career, all while having fun and building a network of friends.

For more information about us visit our website.