2026/2027 Vacation Program at Grant Thornton Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Taxation, Financial Advisory, Audit, Assurance, Management Consulting, Risk Consulting, Corporate Finance, Forensics, Commercial Acumen, Technical Skills

Industry

Accounting

Description

Shape your future. Ignite your potential. At Grant Thornton, we’re committed to shaping better futures - starting with yours. Our Vacation Program is designed for students who want real insight into professional life and a meaningful start to their career. Over 4 to 6 weeks, you will gain hands‑on experience working with teams across accounting, tax and advisory, supporting a wide range of complex and dynamic clients. It is an opportunity to see how your studies translate into real work and what life as a graduate at Grant Thornton could look like. From day one, you will be supported through meaningful work, genuine mentorship and a culture that values what makes you different. You will gain exposure to real client challenges, develop practical skills and build confidence in a professional environment. This is more than an internship. It is a chance to explore your potential, build capability and take the first step towards a career that feels truly remarkable. What we offer you: A full-time, paid opportunity to gain work experience over your university break Exposure to real client work and projects with a social/community impact A plethora social and networking opportunities Receive mentoring and regular on-the-job feedback from your assigned buddy and coaching manager A structured learning program to support the development of your technical skills and commercial acumen Best of all, a successful vacationer experience could also fast-track you to a graduate offer! Your opportunity We have vacation program opportunities available across the following service lines: Audit & Assurance Private Enterprise Financial Advisory (including Corporate Finance, Restructuring Advisory and Forensics) Tax (including Corporate Tax and Specialist Tax) Management Consulting Risk Consulting Please note: Service line opportunities offered may vary between office locations and opportunities in certain teams may be restricted by CA eligibility. Eligibility To be eligible for our 2026/2027 Vacation Program, you must be: In your penultimate or final year of your undergraduate or postgraduate studies; and An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Australia or a visa-holder (subject to some conditions). International students and graduates International students who are studying at an Australian tertiary institution and hold either a 485 or 500 visa type are invited to complete an Expression of Interest to be considered for our vacation program. To be eligible to apply, you will need to demonstrate that you have full time working rights within Australia at the time of your application. We recommend you review our international student and graduate eligibility information prior to starting your application. Please note: Grant Thornton Australia will not sponsor students or graduates for the purposes of residency. Successful candidates will be required, as a condition of their employment, to maintain a current visa or where relevant, to independently apply for and obtain permanent residency. Your application Five easy steps to starting your career at Grant Thornton: Get to know us Apply online Complete our online testing – the Grant Thornton Strength Assessment Complete the video interview Attend an assessment centre and/or interview For more information on each step of the recruitment process, as well as tips and advice from our Early Career teams, click here. Need additional support? We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly welcome applications from students who have a disability or identify as neurodiverse. Should you require any adaptations to the recruitment process or need any additional support from us to help you perform at your best, please reach out to our Early Careers team at earlycareers@au.gt.com to discuss your application and your individual circumstances.

Responsibilities

Participants will gain hands-on experience in accounting, tax, and advisory by supporting complex clients. The role involves working on real client projects and developing practical professional skills through a structured program.