Trainee Accountant

Financeroles; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Study leave

Friendly supportive team

Vibrant social calendar

Varied meaningful work with high‑value

Professional training

Mentor support

Study support for CA qualifications

Job summary

Cutcher & Neale invites aspiring accountants to kick off their career with hands-on experience in a supportive, collaborative environment. We are recruiting 2026 Trainee Accountants for our Taxation and Superannuation teams, with roles starting January or February 2026.

You will learn through real client work and mentorship while pursuing CA qualifications. Ideal candidates are completing or have completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting).
• CA prerequisites met or in progress.
• Genuine passion for helping clients achieve their financial goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication; eager learner.
• Professional and well-presented with a collaborative mindset.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Willing to learn

Go-getter attitude

Flexible approach

Tech savvy

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Job description

About Cutcher & Neale

At Cutcher & Nealewe areTrue Professionalswho believe in beingStronger Togetherby empowering our people to be their best and do their best work.

We do this by providing a supportive team environment, ongoing professional and personal development opportunities, and a genuine balance between work and life commitments.

Visit our Careers page to see what our team have to say about working at Cutcher & Neale.

Your new opportunity

Are you ready to launch your accounting career with hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment? Are you currently studying an accounting degree or recently graduated? Come join our team! We are looking for our 2026 Trainee Accountants and have positions available in our Taxation and Superannuation teams.

We are recruiting now for roles starting in January and February 2026!

What you'll bring

• You’re either studying towards or have recently completed aBachelor of Commerce (Accounting)or a similar degree that meets theCA prerequisites.
• You have agenuine passionfor helping others achieve their financial goals and are driven to succeed.
• You're a great communicator, eager learner, and team player who’s ready to make an impact!
• You're enthusiastic and excited to learn.
• You're a great team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• You're professional and well-presented, with ago-getter attitudeand aflexible approachto your work.
• You're excellent with technology and havestrong verbal and written communication skills.

Why choose us

At Cutcher & Neale, we offer more than just a job – we’re here to support your journey:

• Four-day work weekduring university semesters, with one day dedicated to study leave.
• A friendly, supportive teamand a vibrant social calendarto keep things fun.
• Exposure to varied, meaningful workwith high-quality clients.
• Ongoing professional trainingand opportunities to grow your skills.
• A dedicated mentorand a peer group to help you navigate your studies and career.
• Generous study support: covering course materials, paid study leave for exams, and support for your post-graduate CA qualifications.