Earn. Learn. Build Your Accounting and Auditing Career. Finished Year 12 and looking for an alternative to the traditional university pathway?

At

HLB Mann Judd Melbourne , you can start building your accounting career straight out of school, earning a full-time salary while gaining practical experience and working towards becoming a

Chartered Accountant .

Through our

High School Leaver Program , you’ll work alongside experienced accountants and advisors, contribute to real client work, and complete the

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) High School Leaver pathway .

It’s an opportunity to

earn while you learn , develop valuable professional skills and start your career from day one.

About HLB Mann Judd Melbourne HLB Mann Judd Melbourne is a leading chartered accounting and advisory firm and part of the global HLB network. We provide audit, tax, accounting and business advisory services to a diverse range of clients, from privately owned businesses to larger organisations.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you’ll be encouraged to learn, build your confidence and develop both professionally and personally.

About the Program: Our High School Leaver Program combines

full-time paid employment with structured CA ANZ study , giving you the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge while gaining valuable real-world experience.

As part of the program, you’ll:

Work full-time in a professional accounting and advisory firm

Gain hands-on experience working with real clients

Learn from experienced accountants and advisors

Complete online CA ANZ studies while you work

Receive paid study leave and support throughout your studies

Build your accounting, business and professional skills

Develop your career in a supportive team environment

In your first year, you’ll complete

CA Fundamentals , followed by

CA Foundations





as you progress through the pathway towards becoming a Chartered Accountant.

About You: You don’t need to have your entire career mapped out. We’re looking for motivated school leavers who are interested in accounting, business and building a professional career.

You’ll ideally:

Be

18 years or older

when the program commences

Have completed high school within the past three years

Have successfully completed a Year 12 Mathematics subject

Have an interest in accounting, business or commerce

Be enthusiastic and eager to learn

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Be organised and able to manage competing priorities

Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team

Show initiative, attention to detail and a positive attitude

Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

What You’ll Get: Starting your career with HLB Mann Judd Melbourne means you’ll be supported from day one.

You’ll receive:

A full-time salary while you study

Support towards your CA ANZ High School Leaver pathway

Paid study leave

Structured learning and professional development

Mentoring and buddy support

Exposure to a broad range of clients and industries

Ongoing coaching and career development

A collaborative and supportive workplace

Social, networking and wellbeing initiatives

A explicit pathway towards becoming a Chartered Accountant

Why Choose the High School Leaver Pathway? University isn’t the only way to start a career in accounting.

This program gives you the opportunity to gain professional experience, earn an income and work towards an internationally recognised accounting qualification, all while building your career.

Instead of waiting to enter the workforce, you’ll be developing practical skills, working with clients and learning from experienced professionals from the very beginning.

Ready to Start Your Career? If you’re finishing school and ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

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