2023 Fordham Graduate Program (Feb 2023)

Are you a motivated and energised graduate with a passion for embracing a fulfilling career within the Accounting sector? 

We can offer you an opportunity to work with an amazing client portfolio, learning from Industry leaders while enjoying a range of fantastic benefits listed below.

• 4 weeks of annual leave plus 2 weeks of Wellbeing and Community Leave (yes, that’s 6 weeks leave per annum!)
• Make an impact with a firm that is big enough to do great things, and small enough where you can make a difference and gain experience with access to all leaders
• Learn from the best in the industry in a firm where flexible working is a given. We believe in working where we work best
• Enjoy a broad range of benefits with Fordham including support through the Chartered Accountants Program including training, workshops and study leave. Upon completion of the program, you will be rewarded with $5,000 salary increase 
• In addition to a market competitive salary, we award a grant of $15,000 in Fordham/Perpetual shares that vest on completion of your third year with the business

We’re the right Grad Program for you if you:

• Have a passion for learning, individual growth and making a difference
• Are looking for an engaging and fulfilling career
• Want to participate in strong team culture with a client-centric approach

Our Grad roles:

We are committed to building long-term enriching partnerships with our grads:

• As a Fordham Graduate Accountant, your role will be wide and varied, focussing on real and meaningful work where you’ll be involved in our clients' business journey from start to finish
• You’ll have early responsibility and accountability. You will be stretched to learn in a supportive and inclusive team
• You’ll work across different areas of the business to build your networks and expand your knowledge and experience
• Areas we specialise in are Taxation, Business Services, Superannuation, Wealth Accumulation and Consulting

Why join Fordham?

• For over 60 years, Fordham has acted for private businesses, their owners and their families. We help our business owner clients understand and manage their business, build and protect their wealth, and plan and structure their lives
• Our focus on the learning and development of our people is driven through our centres of excellence 
• Fordham is a specialist- chartered accounting firm within Perpetual. Perpetual is a leading diversified financial services company with a 130-year heritage
• We are serious about Diversity and Inclusion. We will only be successful if we leverage the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our people We’re living this commitment as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and have a growing number of vibrant employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change
• Perpetual and Fordham is proud to work directly with over 23 Aboriginal language groups in various communities across Australia and we pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: and to their Elders past and present. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply

To be eligible for the Fordham Program (starting February 2023)

• Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident 
• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree completed within the last three years
• Willing to relocate to the location of the role you are applying to
• Credit or above WAM/ GPA