Fordham

Why Join Us? 

The answer is simple! 

Great careers can be defined by where they started and at Fordham we offer an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing chartered accounting firms in Australia. As a specialist part of Perpetual, we offer the opportunity to work in a specialist business advisory firm with the backing of a trusted diversified financial services company. 

At Fordham, you will be trained and developed to become business advisors and brilliant leaders. Think data analytics, AI tools to enhance business solutions, and collaborating with clients and colleagues for innovative solutions. We don’t restrict you to one specialty, we expose you to all our advisory services so that you can be a true business advisor to your clients.  

It’s Fordham’s operating model that provides you with challenge, exposure to great leadership, diversity, flexibility and a broader career path than you will experience at the average accounting firm. 

The above isn’t just words, at Fordham we live by our purpose, which is, “To enable potential through empowering growth to impact our people and clients’.  

So, make the right decision for your careers success and choose Fordham! 

About the role 

Our four week Vacationer Program offers hands-on experience in the accounting field. During your four weeks, you will experience real client work, impactful case studies, and a collaborative team project. You will be guided and supported by our team and leaders, all while developing essential technical and soft skills through our learning and development program designed specifically for the Vacationer cohort.

Build your network, forge valuable connections with your peers, and grow both personally and professionally through a variety of events and activities. At the end of the program, if you are successful, you will be offered a graduate position with Fordham.

This is an opportunity to experience what life is like at Fordham with the potential to kick start your accounting career with us. 

To be eligible for the Fordham Vacationer Program:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application. 
• Be in your penultimate year of study. 
• Be willing to relocate to the location of the role you are applying to. 
• Have a credit or above GPA. 
• Be eligible or become eligible to undertake your CA if applying to the Fordham Accounting Business, prior to graduating you’re your studies.

Diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.

• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy.
• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change.
• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future.  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.