2027 Graduate Accountant - Accounting & Tax

Accounting and Tax Graduates wanted for 2027 HLB Mann Judd Sydney Graduate Program.

Start your career at a leading firm ranked in the top 15 of the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Accounting Firms.

Our Sydney firm has over 200 staff and 25 partners across 5 divisions. Our Accounting and Tax Division has over 90 people and will give the successful Graduates the opportunity to experience and progress through various career pathways including complex tax advisory, business consulting, outsourced finance functions or general accounting and tax services for a portfolio of clients with both Corporate and Private Clients.

Your Graduate Journey
Our structured Accounting & Tax Graduate Program is designed to provide both professional development and practical experience. Over approximately 24 months, you'll receive comprehensive training, mentoring and hands-on client exposure to build the foundations of a successful career:

• Collaborate with Seniors, Managers and Partners to complete assigned client engagements.
• Drafting of annual financial reports for private family business, high-net-wealth clients and mid-to-large corporations.
• Drafting of tax compliance work, including Income Tax Returns, Fringe Benefits Tax Returns, Business Activity Statements and International Dealings Schedules.
• Maintaining and utilising accounting and financial reporting software, including Xero.
• Assist in the preparation of taxation and general business advice.
• Support annual tax planning, such as in the delivery of Trust Distribution and Dividend Resolutions.
• Supporting collaboration across the various HLB Mann Judd divisions.
• Liaising with government bodies on various taxation and compliance matters.
• Assist in the preparation of fees and analysis of budgets.
• Support client communications and the delivery of excellent client service.
• Participate in team/divisional meetings, structured training sessions and social events.
• Demonstrate an ability to adopt new technologies and systems in an agile environment.

Through a combination of internal and external training, real client work and ongoing support from experienced professionals, you'll develop the technical, commercial and people skills needed to become a trusted adviser.

By the end of the program, you'll have built a broad foundation of knowledge, confidence and practical experience, setting you up for long-term success within the profession.

As a leading professional services firm, we are committed to caring for our people. We do this by offering:

• A structured mentoring that includes a dedicated Coaching Manager and Coaching Partners.
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and learning opportunities through our Graduate Training Program.
• Genuine and supportive teams that value work-life balance and providing you with exciting career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity for secondment to other divisions within the firm.
• Opportunity to build lasting networks via our Graduate Training Program and initiatives such as monthly culture events, lunchtime sports teams, and more.
• A comprehensive wellbeing program including access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurances, lunchtime sports teams, flu shots and health screens.
• Financial and mentoring support in the CA and CTA programs.

What We’re Looking For:

• A recent graduate with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive and motivated approach to work.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
• Commitment to achieving the Chartered Accountants qualification.

In your application you must include:

1. Online application form
2. Covering letter telling us:
1. Why you want to work for HLB Mann Judd; and
2. What is it specifically that interests you about Accounting and Tax?
3. A Current Resume, and
4. A Current Academic Transcript.

We would love to respond to every application however due to a high number of applications we receive, we will only contact the successful candidates whom meet our the criteria.