Pitcher Partners
Summer Vacation Program (Accounting, Tax, Risk, Insolvency, Data & Digital, IT Services) (Nov 2023)
Melbourne
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 58000 / Year
- inclusive of super, approx $1,100/week for 7 weeks
- 30-40 vacancies
- Apply by 28 Aug 2023
- Start date 26 Nov 2023
Are you a penultimate year student? Kickstart your career with an internship at Pitcher Partners!
- Get paid to kick start your career with a leading middle market accounting and advisory firm
- Work directly with clients and senior leaders, and participate in tailored learning and development sessions
- Free barista made coffee, free morning snacks, discounted inhouse massages and pilates, frequent social events, and more!
- Best of all, the potential to be offered a graduate position at the end of the program!
We’re a leading network of independent Australian Accounting, Advisory and Audit firms, working together to enable growth and ambition for our clients. And our people.
When you join Pitcher Partners, you’re joining a team with heart. We support each other. We learn together. We’re deliberate about fostering relationships that nurture and empower every individual.
And we’re excited by what’s possible. We know some of the best new ideas come in the form of curious, talented people we haven’t met yet. Perhaps you’re one of them.
Your new career
Our Melbourne Summer Vacation Program is designed for students in their penultimate year of university, who want to experience life at Pitcher Partners and understand what it is like to work in a professional service environment.
You will complete a seven-week internship in one of our practice groups, giving you the opportunity to apply your university studies to real world practice. You will join a cohort of approximately 40 vacationers and participate in professional and technical development together, with opportunities to learn and have fun together. You will build your professional network at our firm social events and have exposure to the amazing Pitcher Partners' culture.
As a vacationer, you will have a buddy and manager within your practice group to guide you and a program manager to support you at each step of the way. During your internship you will have the opportunity to work with, and learn from, partners and senior staff.
Opportunities are available across Business Assurance & Advisory, Private Business and Family Advisory, Business Recovery & Insolvency, Tax Advisory, Digital and Data Solutions, Risk and Procurement Advisory and our Practice Management Group (Risk & Compliance and IT Services).
Who we’re after
We are looking for students with a keen interest in business who have a can-do attitude, desire to learn, and a willingness to try new things. You:
- Are currently studying towards a bachelor's degree in business, commerce, law, technology or similar
- Are in your penultimate year at university and have strong academic results
- Are an Australian or New Zealand citizen; or hold Australian Permanent Residency at the time of your application
- Available to work from 27 November 2023 to 2 February 2024, with a three week break over the Christmas period.
What we offer
At Pitcher Partners we believe success is better shared. That’s why we invest in the future of everyone who works with us, and a culture that supports us all. Our program provides students with a variety of experiences including the opportunity to gain real life work experience, professional and technical development, networking events and exposure to the amazing Pitcher Partners' culture. Through regular interaction with our partners and senior managers and a strong support network including an allocated buddy, this program allows you to promote yourself. You will also benefit from:
- A competitive salary of $58,000 p.a. (including superannuation), pro rata for the duration of the program
- Hands on client work with opportunities to attend client sites
- Learn about the breadth of services we offer to clients, with weekly practice spotlight sessions
- Access to community leave to complete a shift at FareShare
- Strong support network including buddy, manager, and program manager.
Join a team with heart
We actively support your health and social connection with a vibrant culture, great flexible working policy, 14 weeks paid parental leave, community leave, purchased leave program, Employee Assistance program, inhouse Massages and Pilates, free barista made coffee and more.
We’re proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. This is earned through our continued commitment to the careers of women, which includes offering benefits and policies that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. Visit the Work180 Pitcher Partners Melbourne page a full breakdown of our benefits.
Do work with a purpose
We put a lot of energy into developing meaningful relationships with our clients and each other. It results in a level of trust that creates surprising opportunities for our business. And your career.
Bring your best ideas
We’re inspired by potential. We know there’s always a better way to do something. So we foster an environment of openness. Great ideas can come from anywhere. It all starts with listening.
How to apply
If you can see yourself as part of a team that’s all about people doing meaningful work, and leading with the best ideas, we want to hear from you.
Click ‘Apply on employer site’ and tell us why you are a great fit for Pitcher Partners and our Summer Vacation Program!
The recruitment process consists of an online application, online assessment, video interview, and an in-person assessment centre with senior leaders from our practice groups. More information can be found on our student careers page.
For further information or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our early careers team at earlycareers@pitcher.com.au.
We are looking forward to seeing your application!
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
A graduate in audit - the work is very repetitive and doesn't simulate my mind that much. However when there is a lot of work it keeps me busy and time flies.
The BA&A(Audit) division has a variety of both audit and tax work. Day-to-day responsibilities range from preparing tax returns, FBT returns and BASs to audit fieldwork and planning. Often, we will travel to audit client sites to work which are all over Victoria.
day to day responsibilities include completing audit workpapers, liaising with clients to understand their entity, processes etc for a smooth audit. Further to that, regular communications with the performance manager and job manager to ensure there is a smooth workflow.
About the employer
Pitcher Partners
4.0
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Accounting & Advisory
Pitcher Partners is unique – you'll make lifelong friends and feel as though you really belong. Our people join for the role and stay for the culture.
Pros and cons of working at Pitcher Partners
Pros
Supportive management and the ability to get involved in many different types of work.
All team members are very approachable and friendly, there is a great workplace culture.
The best thing about working at Pitcher Partners is how invested your colleagues are in your learning and development.
Very good office, new and well maintained, spacious and open and facilities such as sit-stand desks and an on-site barista are great.
The social culture at Pitchers is genuinely amazing! There are many events on as a firm.
Cons
Work load can be high at times.
There is sometimes a lack of work for all the graduates, meaning there never seems to be a consistent workflow.
The pay is an industry standard and receive a bonus for completing CA.
I found it very challenging to start client work during peak periods as everyone had a lot on their plate.
As part of the graduate program, places for positions in more specialist divisions are quite limited, and it is challenging to distinguish yourself from other graduates for selection. While there is a good working environment, and a lot of training is provided there is still a high expectation on your individual performance (both quality and efficiency).