Merchants Advisory

MERCHANTS ADVISORY

Sydney + Brisbane

Full time 

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

About Merchants Advisory

We are a young, dynamic, insolvency and restructuring specialist accounting and advisory firm located in Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. Our mission is to deliver the best option for each client, with excellence and integrity. We are currently seeking two (2) Insolvency & Restructuring Intern Accountants to support our team.

The Role

As an Insolvency & Restructuring Intern Accountant, you will work closely with our team on live client engagements. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with insolvency and restructuring accounting, as well as learn about business procedures and file management tasks. This internship will also help you build strong business communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the team with client engagement tasks and file management 
• Learning insolvency and restructuring accounting and the types of insolvency and restructuring engagements
• Assisting file accountants with reporting tasks
• Developing strong business communication skills
• Collaborating with other team members as needed

Requirements

• Recent graduate in Accounting, Business, Commerce, Finance or similar
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Have initiative, are self-motivated and a quick learner
• Strong work ethic and enthusiasm 
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team
• No local or previous experience required – all training is provided

Other Relevant Information

• 6 month position to commence March 2026
• Visa holders with a legal right to work full time in Australia are eligible to apply
• You will get a reference after successful completion of the practical work experience
•  Based on performance, after the 6 month contract, a permanent full-time role may be offered.

Why Join Our Team?

• Gain practical professional insolvency and restructuring experience working in a reputable professional services firm
• Work with and learn from Chartered Accountants and CPAs
• Opportunity to learn transferrable professional accounting and office skills
• Great team culture and a knowledgeable, high-achieving and fun team
• A positive, supportive, diverse work environment with great communication, respect and collaboration that supports personal and professional development

What’s our Application Process?

1. Please send a cover letter, your CV and your university transcript to Louisa Sijabat at careers@merchantsadvisory.com.au or apply through Seek Grad (previously called GradConnection).

2. Qualified candidates are invited to an interview.

3. We hold interviews with the best candidates.

4. Reference checks for short-listed candidates.

5. Offers made to successful candidates.

We’re looking forward to working with you!