What this role looks like

You’ll work full-time in our Lismore office while continuing your studies part-time, gaining exposure across:

- Business services and tax compliance
- Audit support across a range of clients
- Superannuation and wealth-related work
- Private businesses, investors, and not-for-profits
- Client interaction and professional development from day one

What we offer

- Immediate start – full time paid position in Lismore
- Paid study and exam leave
- Mentoring from experienced Chartered Accountants
- Broad exposure across multiple areas of accounting
- Long-term career pathway in public practice
- Supportive local team culture

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

- Currently studying Accounting, Commerce or Business at university
- Based in Lismore / Northern Rivers or able to commute daily
- An Australian citizen (required for this role)
- Motivated to build a career in accounting (not just part-time experience)




- Reliable, detail-focused, and willing to learn
- Strong communicator with a professional attitude
- No prior accounting experience required

Important

This is a full-time, in-office role based in Lismore, NSW. Remote or interstate applicants are not suitable.

Pay: From $47,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lismore NSW 2480: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

- Have you completed Year 12?
- Are you currently enrolled in, or commencing, a university degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business?
- Are you looking to build a long-term career in accounting while completing your university studies?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Trainee Accountant – Study + Full-Time Paid Role (Start Feb 2027) (Lismore)
🏢 WCA Chartered Accountants
📍 Lismore