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Careers start with care.

At William Buck, we are passionate about talent and growth. That’s why we understand the importance of choosing an organisation where you can develop your skills, grow your experience and set yourself up for a successful and fulfilling career.

Our Vacationer Program
As a William Buck Vacationer, you will experience first-hand how your university studies translate into a career path. Our program will give you a taste what you can expect as a professional within an accounting and advisory firm by being involved in real-world work and projects, learning as much as possible and leaving our program excited about the future.

What does the William Buck Vacationer Program offer?

• 5+ weeks on-the-job and structured learning opportunities.
• An insight into daily life at a mid-tier firm, our clients and our people.
• Support from day one with a dedicated buddy and manager.
• 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.

Our Opportunities
Opportunities are available in the following divisions:

Business Advisory
Our Business Advisory accountants provide a wide range of compliance and advisory services. Business Advisory 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 degree in Commerce or Business with a major in Accounting. A double degree in Commerce/Law will be highly regarded.

R&D Tax Incentives and Grants
Our R&D 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 and STEM.

Wealth Advisory
Our Wealth Advisory division offers a holistic approach to personal wealth. Wealth Advisory 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, Finance or Accounting

Corporate Finance
Our Corporate Finance division assists clients with mergers, acquisitions, valuations and due diligence.

• Requires studying a degree in Finance

Restructuring and Insolvency
Our Restructuring and Insolvency team bring their expertise to assist in times of financial distress and achieve the best outcome for all stakeholders.

• Requires studying a degree in Commerce or Business with a major in accounting

What do I need to be successful?

• Eagerness to learn as much as possible and annoy our managers with endless questions!
• A genuine interest in a career within accounting and advisory.
• A positive outlook and a willingness to make the most out of each day.
• Be studying a relevant degree for your chosen division as listed below.
• Be in your penultimate year of study.

What happens next?

1.  Apply: We will assess your application and eligibility.
2. Video Interview & Online Assessment.
3. Face-to-face Interview: You will be invited to interview with team members from the division you applied to.
4. Offer: You become a William Buck Vacationer!

Interested? Apply now! We look forward to meeting you!
Please note, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you have any queries, you can contact Evelyn Hatzimihalis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, at Evelyn.Hatzimihalis@williambuckvic.com.au, to discuss your application.