William Buck
Tax Consulting Internship
William Buck is recognised as one of Australia’s leading mid-tier Accounting firms, with over 100 Directors and 900 team members across Australia and New Zealand.
Finance and accounting
Intern
Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Entry Level · A role for someone with underlying potential, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically no direct experience is required.
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Why William Buck
We believe in ‘Changing Lives’ across everything we do - clients, colleagues, and community.
The firm’s got wonderful people, a collaborative environment, flexible work arrangements, and social events to keep you connected – and we are looking for more brilliant people to join us!
About the role
About the job
Posted: 16/04/2025
Closing Date: 16/05/2025
Job Type: Casual
Location: Sydney
Job Category: Accounting,Legal
Job Description
Are you ready to start your career in Tax Advisory?
**William Buck, more than advisors: **We understand that exceptional advice comes from passionate people who thrive in an environment where they feel empowered to shape outcomes. That's why at William Buck, we've created what we like to call the 'Goldilocks' model – a top ten performing business that's just the right size to ensure every employee has a tangible impact.
William Buck is the perfect place to start, grow or take your career to the next level. Be part of a dynamic team that prides itself on delivering advice that makes a difference.
**Description of the role: **We’re seeking a University student completing an Accounting related degree or Law degree in their final or penultimate year of study to complete an Internship in our Tax Consulting team. In this role you’ll help clients navigate Australia’s complex tax landscape with confidence. You’ll provide tailored tax advisory solutions to minimise risk, maximise opportunities, and ensure compliance in a dynamic and evolving field.
We are thrilled to be ranked as Prosple’s Top Graduate Employer in the Accounting and Advisory sector for 2025! Additionally, we are proud to have placed in the Top 100 Graduate Employers list for 2025!
What makes you 'just right':
- You are completing a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a similar discipline with a major in Accounting or you are completing a Bachelor of Law
- You’re detail oriented, eager to learn and ready to take on new challenges
- You are excited to gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries
- You’re comfortable working independently but also communicate effectively and work well in a collaborative team
_What your day might look like: _
- Variety in your work with involvement in a range of topics from those impacting individuals through to multi-nationals, and everything in between
- Exposure to a wide range of industries
- Collaboration with different departments
- Working with Partners and Senior members of the team
What makes us 'just right':
- Open door policy – 1 on 1 access to Partners & Managers
- You will be included in client meetings as we believe client exposure is essential to your learning and development!
- Clear career pathways and focused learning and development programs - national Graduate College, monthly tax training, support for CA or post legal studies, and virtual study sessions
- You will be part of a collaborative, social and inclusive culture - we have lots of social events, firm drinks, and regular colleague networking opportunities
- We are Accountants, but we aren't boring! You will learn a lot, you will be challenged, and you will have a lot of fun
- The tax team is made up of lawyers and accountants - we can supervise and support you through your Practice Legal Training and legal admission
- Flexible working to help you balance work and personal responsibilities.
- Career enhancement and development opportunities.
- Bi-Monthly Colleague Lunch
- Dress for your day policy
- Social Club events
- Working in a vibrant and collegiate culture where you as a person, and your contribution is valued
More about us:
William Buck is a leading network of Chartered Accountants and business advisors, established in 1895, with over 140 partners and 1,100 professional staff across 10 offices in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on deeply understanding clients’ needs and tailoring solutions that go beyond traditional accounting and advisory services.
If you want to join a company where friendships are forged and careers made, then come on over to a place that's delivering more than just advice.
Diversity, equity and inclusion statement:
_William Buck is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone feels valued. _
Prior to the next step in the recruitment process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment process.
What you'll be responsible for
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Financial Statement Creation and Reporting
Produce financial statements and reports in a timely manner to support business needs and decisions
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Accounts Payable and Receivable Management
Maintain and update accounts payable and receivable, issue invoices and undertake reconciliations
Skills you'll need
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Numerical problem solving
Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems
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Critical thinking
Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight
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Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables