Undergraduate / Graduate Accountant

LM Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

CA Program support

Paid study leave

EAP

Job summary

LM Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors is seeking undergraduates and graduates to join our Parkside team in early 2027 as part of our Graduate Development Program. You will gain hands-on experience across business advisory and accounting services, working directly with clients and seasoned professionals, while developing practical skills for a long-term career in public practice accounting.

We provide structured training, mentoring, ongoing support, and opportunities for permanent

Qualifications

• Penultimate or final year of an Accounting degree, or recent graduates.
• Curious, motivated and eager to learn.
• Strong communicators who enjoy working with people.
• Seeking long-term career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide business advisory and accounting services.
• Work directly with clients and experienced professionals.
• Develop practical technical and professional skills.
• Build a foundation for a long-term career in public practice accounting.

Skills

Communication skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Education

Accounting degree (Bachelor)

Job description

Looking to kick-start your accounting career with a firm that invests in your development?

For more than 50 years, LM Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors has been helping businesses, individuals and communities thrive. With over 90 team members across Adelaide, Ceduna, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Alice Springs and Darwin, we're proud to provide meaningful career opportunities and a supportive environment where our people can grow.

We're currently seeking motivated and career-minded Undergraduate and Graduate Accountants to join our Parkside team in early 2027.

What You'll Do

As part of our Graduate Development Program, you'll gain hands-on experience across:

• Business advisory and accounting services
• Working directly with clients and experienced professionals
• Developing practical technical and professional skills
• Building a strong foundation for a long-term career in public practice accounting

You'll receive structured training, mentoring and ongoing support to help you succeed.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from students who are:

• In their penultimate or final year of an Accounting degree, or recent graduates
• Curious, motivated and eager to learn
• Strong communicators who enjoy working with people
• Looking for long-term career development opportunities

Why Join LM?

• Permanent full-time or part-time opportunities (for students still studying)
• Competitive salary and annual performance reviews
• Dedicated mentor and structured training program
• Financial support for CA Program fees and paid study leave
• Direct access to Directors and Senior Staff
• Supportive team culture with regular social events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave
• Community volunteering and fundraising opportunities

At LM, you'll never be just a number. We value collaboration, innovation, personal growth and giving back to the communities we serve.

Learn more about our Graduate Development Program: www.lmca.com.au/careers/undergraduate-program/