Graduate - Restructuring & Recovery (Nov 2026)

Collaw; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Australia is seeking a motivated candidate to support insolvency, restructuring and advisory engagements under experienced mentors. You will develop practical commercial, financial and investigative skills while helping clients and stakeholders navigate time-critical situations.

Essentially, a near-completed Business/Commerce degree (Accounting preferred) or a near-completed Law degree with restructuring interest is required.

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Curiosity, initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset and willingness to learn.
• Confidence working with numbers, data and digital tools.
• Professional judgement, integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support a varied portfolio of corporate and personal insolvency, restructuring and advisory engagements under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Conduct investigations by reviewing books and records, analysing financial information, tracing transactions and identifying key issues.
• Assist with trading, asset realisation and operational work, including liaising with employees, creditors, clients and other stakeholders.
• Prepare clear correspondence, working papers and reports for clients, creditors, courts, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Assist with statutory and regulatory compliance, including BAS and tax lodgements, ASIC notices, ASIC Administration Returns.
• Maintain accurate engagement records and information in relevant systems, applying sound judgement, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with colleagues and specialists across RSM, contributing ideas and building commercial and technical capability through hands-on experience.

Skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Curiosity and initiative

Solutions-focused mindset

Numbers and data literacy

Professional judgement and discretion

Education

Business or Commerce degree (Accounting major preferred)

Law degree (completed or near-completed) with interest in restructuring and insolvency

Job description

Who we are:

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world’s 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

About the role:

Build a strong foundation in restructuring, insolvency and advisory work by supporting a diverse range of corporate and personal engagements. Working with experienced professionals, you will develop practical commercial, financial and investigative skills while helping clients and stakeholders navigate complex and often time-critical situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support a varied portfolio of corporate and personal insolvency, restructuring and advisory engagements under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Conduct investigations by reviewing books and records, analysing financial information, tracing transactions and identifying key issues.
• Assist with trading, asset realisation and operational work, including liaising with employees, creditors, clients and other stakeholders.
• Prepare clear correspondence, working papers and reports for clients, creditors, courts, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Assist with statutory and regulatory compliance, including BAS and tax lodgements, ASIC notices, ASIC Administration Returns.
• Maintain accurate engagement records and information in relevant systems, applying sound judgement, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with colleagues and specialists across RSM, contributing ideas and building commercial and technical capability through hands-on experience.

About you:

Education Requirements:

Essential

• A completed or near-completed Business or Commerce degree, preferably with an Accounting major
• A completed or near-completed Law degree with an interest in restructuring and insolvency

Desirable

• An interest in corporations law, business operations or restructuring

Demonstrated Experience & Attributes:

Essential

• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Curiosity, initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset and willingness to learn
• Confidence working with numbers, data and digital tools
• Professional judgement, integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information

Life at RSM:

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!

Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.

Our Value Proposition:

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.

RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values – integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.