Internship Program – Business Services and Accounting

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Ark Accounting Corp. Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Internship Program – Accounting and Bookkeeping

Location:
Sydney, Australia (Hybrid or Remote Available)

Company:
The Ark Accounting Corp

Type:
Internship (6 months, 2 days per week, unpaid – with potential for paid employment upon completion)

Industry:
Professional Services, Strategic Advisory, FinTech, ESG

About The Ark

The Ark Accounting Corp is a purpose-led, innovation-driven professional services firm based in Sydney. We support start-ups, scale-ups, and SMEs with strategic accounting, financial management, business structuring, and ESG-focused advisory services.

As our client base grows across diverse industries such as sustainability, advanced tech, and manufacturing, we are offering pathways for emerging professionals to gain practical experience in accounting and business services while contributing to meaningful work.

About the Role

This
6-month, 2-day-per-week internship
provides hands-on exposure to
accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting
within a professional services environment. While this is an
unpaid internship
, successful interns may be considered for
paid employment opportunities
at The Ark.

You will gain valuable experience in day-to-day financial operations, compliance, and client support, with direct mentoring from qualified accountants and advisors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing and maintaining financial records, including journals, ledgers, and reconciliations.
  • Support bookkeeping tasks such as accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and expense tracking.
  • Help prepare management accounts, BAS/IAS, and other compliance documents.
  • Contribute to end-of-month and end-of-year reporting processes.
  • Conduct basic financial analysis to support client advisory projects.
  • Ensure accurate data entry and assist with maintaining accounting systems (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks).
  • Collaborate with team members on process improvements and internal projects.

Qualifications & Ideal Attributes

  • Currently studying or recently completed a degree/diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Basic knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets; exposure to accounting software is an advantage.
  • Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced professional environment.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.

What You'll Gain

  • Practical accounting and bookkeeping experience in a professional firm.
  • Exposure to real client work across start-ups, SMEs, and advisory projects.
  • Mentorship and supervision from experienced accountants and advisors.
  • A clear pathway to
    future paid employment
    opportunities at The Ark.
  • An internship certificate and professional reference upon successful completion.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the internship to
-
or click "Apply."

Applications are open to students and recent graduates across Australia. International applicants based in Australia (on valid student or graduate visas) are also encouraged to apply.

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