Sydney student careers
At Pitcher Partners Sydney, our student programs will enable you to experience the diverse range of career pathways that can only be found in a full-service accounting and advisory firm. Get hands-on with real projects and real clients, and engage with a wide variety of middle market businesses, from major international brands and family run businesses to government and not-for-profit organisations. Benefit from regular interaction with partners and senior managers with our personalised mentoring and support.
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A program for every stage
Vacation program
- For students in their penultimate year of university
- Applications accepted from students undertaking Business and Commerce degrees
- The program runs between November and February
- Vacationers work full time over two three-week placements
- This is a pathway progression to our graduate program
Cadetship program
- For university students in their final year of school or first year of university
- Cadets work in conjunction with their university studies
- The program commences in March and is ongoing
- Cadets work full time and receive a half day per week to attend university
Graduate program
- For students who have completed university within the last two years
- The program commences in February and is ongoing
- Graduates work full time in a permanent position
- Positions are available in our Tax Consulting, Business Advisory and Assurance, and Private Business and Family Advisory service lines
- Graduates are provided ongoing training and development
Student programs are structured to ensure you are supported throughout your entire journey, from induction and during project activity to the conclusion of the program.
Features:
- Buddy system
- Technical and soft-skill training
- Personal and professional development
- Networking opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways
Financial regulations are constantly evolving and helping clients navigate them is what we do best. Our Business Advisory and Assurance team doesn’t just deliver compliance; we uncover opportunities, manage risks, and provide insights that help businesses make confident decisions.
As part of our team, you’ll play an important role in delivering high-quality audits. Your work will help clients uphold best-practice standards, strengthen stakeholder confidence, and uncover opportunities for growth.
You’ll work closely with boards, audit committees, and business leaders, gaining exposure to a wide range of industries and challenges. It’s meaningful work, backed by a supportive culture and a collaborative team.
Middle-market businesses and family groups have unique financial needs and that’s where our Private Business and Family Advisory team makes a real difference. We offer tailored accounting services that goes beyond the numbers, helping clients understand their profit drivers, performance indicators, and long-term goals – both business and personal.
As part of our team, you’ll work closely with business owners, leadership teams and families, building trusted relationships and delivering services that matter: monthly and quarterly reporting, outsourced financial controller support, annual compliance, management accounting, financial statements, tax returns, and activity statements. You’ll also help clients with structuring, forecasting, budgeting, superannuation, and investment planning.
Clients rely on us to manage the day-to-day financial administration with care so they can focus on what matters to them. It’s hands-on, meaningful work where you’ll see the impact of your advice every day. It’s all about making business personal.
You’ll build strong client relationships, grow your technical expertise, and work in a team that values collaboration.
You can make a difference in our Tax Advisory team; it’s where technical expertise meets real-world impact.
We help businesses structure transactions and legitimately minimise tax liabilities while staying fully compliant. We advise across a broad spectrum of tax areas including income tax, capital gains tax, international tax, transaction taxes, and employment taxes, delivering strategic solutions that support growth and sustainability.
As legislative experts with longstanding relationships with the ATO, we don’t just interpret tax law, we help shape it. Our team actively advocates for effective tax legislation that benefits middle-market businesses and organisations.
It’s a dynamic, high-impact area of advisory where we work with diverse clients, apply deep technical expertise, and deliver outcomes that shape businesses.
Student careers recruitment process
Submit your online application
Complete an online application covering your work experience, leadership and team experience, extra-curricular activities, academic results, eligibility to work and more.Participate in a phone interview
Discuss your application in further detail, so we can assess your suitability and fit with Pitcher Partners.Undertake an initial interview
Representatives from the human resources team will undertake a behavioural based interview with you.Complete a final interview
Representatives of the practice group seeking new recruits will undertake a behavioural-based interview with you.Receive an offer
Successful applicants will be notified if and when they qualify to join a student career’s program. Those candidates who were unsuccessful will also be contacted at this time.Pitcher Partners insights
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