2027 Graduate Insolvency Accountant

SV Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to senior practitioners

Structured learning and mentorship

Financial study support & leave

Birthday leave

Paid parental leave

Health & wellbeing program

Regular training

Networking events

Job summary

SV Partners in Sydney is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated 2026 Graduate to begin a career in insolvency. Commencing in January 2027, this role provides hands-on experience across formal and informal appointments and exposure to challenging engagements in accounting.

You'll work with senior staff both in the office and on site, gaining practical skills in investigations, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement while being mentored by experienced practitioners in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce (Accounting Major) or similar.
• Strong ethical standards.
• A proactive mindset and genuine interest in financial problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise confidently with stakeholders.
• Proven time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Insolvency and restructuring exposure: gain hands-on experience across formal and informal appointments.
• Financial analysis and investigations: review financial information and assist with investigations into company affairs.
• Asset recovery and fieldwork: assist with assessing business operations and asset holdings.
• Reporting and compliance: assist with investigative and statutory reports.
• Stakeholder communication: liaise with directors, creditors, financiers, and advisers.
• Professional development: learn from experienced practitioners and develop practical skills.

Skills

Strong ethical standards

Proactive mindset

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce (Accounting Major)

Job description

SV Partners is one of Australia’s largest restructuring and advisory firms, with over 180 professionals located across all major capital cities. Our national presence and strong internal resources allow us to manage complex, high-profile engagements and deliver meaningful outcomes for businesses and stakeholders.

We are proud of our scale, but even more proud of our people. At SV Partners, you’ll be part of a team that values your development, encourages your ideas, and supports your growth. You’ll work alongside experienced practitioners, managers, and mentors who are committed to helping you build a rewarding career.

Our work is dynamic and intellectually challenging which sits at the intersection of law, finance, and strategy. It offers exposure to real businesses, complex problems, and high-stakes decision-making. If you're curious about how companies operate, what drives financial performance, and how businesses recover from distress, this is a career path that will keep you engaged and constantly learning.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, learn from industry leaders, and grow in a supportive environment, SV Partners is the place to start.

Your new role:

We have an exciting opportunity in our Sydney office for a motivated 2026 Graduate looking to begin their career in insolvency. Commencing in January 2027, this role offers the chance to build valuable experience in a challenging and rewarding area of accounting.

From your first day, you’ll be involved in a wide variety of engagements across industries and business types. You’ll work both in the office and out in the field, assisting senior staff and learning directly from experienced professionals. You’ll have the unique opportunity to be immersed in a fast-paced environment where you’ll gain exposure to real businesses, real challenges, and have a real impact.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

Insolvency and restructuring exposure: gain hands-on experience across a range of formal and informal appointments, including business restructures, voluntary administrations, advisory engagements and liquidations.

Financial analysis and investigations: review financial information and assist with investigations into company affairs, financial history and director conduct to identify key issues and findings.

Asset recovery and fieldwork: assist with assessing business operations and asset holdings, including site visits and the recovery and realisation of company assets.

Reporting and compliance: assist with preparing investigative and statutory reports, to support regulatory requirements and strategic decision-making.

Stakeholder communication: liaise with directors, creditors, financiers, legal advisers, government agencies, agents, auctioneers and other key stakeholders.

Professional development and practical learning: work alongside experienced practitioners and develop practical skills across investigations, strategy, trading businesses and stakeholder management.

Job requirements:

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce (Accounting Major) or similar studies.

Strong ethical standards.

A proactive mindset and a genuine interest in financial problem-solving.

Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise confidently with stakeholders, often during difficult situations.

Proven time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

What we offer:

• Direct access to senior practitioners and professionals at all levels, who are open, approachable, and invested in your success.
• A career launchpad with structured learning, mentorship, and exposure to diverse cases.
• Financial study support & leave.
• Birthday leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Program.
• Regular training, both internally and externally.
• Support to develop your networking skills through a range of networking events.