2021/22 Vacationer Program – Accounting, Audit, Tax and R&D null

As a William Buck Vacationer, you will experience first-hand how all your hard work at university translates into a career path. Our program gives you a taste of life after uni and what you can expect as a professional within the accounting and advisory industry.

We are recruiting for independent and inspired students to join our team for five weeks. We want our Vacationers to get involved, learn as much as possible and leave our program excited about the future.

Our Vacationer Program is run across five divisions.

Business Advisory

Our Business Advisory Accountants specialize in providing a wide range of compliance and advisory services. BA includes strategic business advice, financial statements, tax returns, budgeting and cash flow forecasting and tax planning.

• Requires studying a degree in Commerce or Business with a major in Accounting.

Audit & Assurance

Our Auditors conduct internal and external audits for our clients. Audit includes risk management, financial reporting, IT assurance and independence services.

• Requires studying a degree in Commerce or Business with a major in Accounting.

Tax Services

Our Tax Specialists are the go-to division for all complex tax queries. Tax Services includes corporate and international tax, ATO audits, transactional and remuneration tax.

• Requires studying a double degree in Commerce or Business and Law with a major in Accounting.

Research & Development

Our R&D Incentives & Grants specialists assist clients with identifying and accessing government and industry funding opportunities, including the R&D Tax Incentive program and major grant funding programs such as the Export Market Development Grant.

• Requires studying a double degree in Commerce or Law and STEM.

Wealth Advisory

Our Wealth Advisory division offers a holistic approach to personal wealth. WA includes estate and trust administration, wealth creation, investment strategies and succession planning.

• Requires studying a degree in Commerce or Business with a major in Financial Planning.

What does the William Buck Vacationer Program offer?

• Five weeks of on-the-job and structured learning opportunities.
• An insight into daily life at a mid-tier firm, our clients and our people.
• Peer mentorships from our Intermediate Accountants.
• Exposure to a wide range of client engagements.
• Social events and networking opportunities – it’s not all work!
• The first chance at being offered a Graduate position starting the following year.

What do I need to be successful?

• A university student in their penultimate year.
• You must be studying the relevant degree for your division as listed above.
• Eager to learn as much as possible and annoy our managers with endless questions.
• Genuinely interested in a career within accounting and advisory.
• A positive outlook and a willingness to make the most out of each day.

What happens next?

1. Apply: We will assess your application and eligibility.
2. Video Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be sent a link to complete a recorded video interview.
3. Psychometric Testing: The next stage will require completion of an online assessment.
4. Interview: You will be invited to interview with a Director and Manager.
5. Offer: You become part of the William Buck team!

Applications close on Sunday 31 October and applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. APPLY NOW!

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful candidate will have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.