Three graduate places in North Sydney for February 2027. A structured two year program, $60,000 to $65,000 plus super. Applications close 13 November.
What the ad asks for: Accounting experience is welcome but not essential
Early Career
Graduate & intermediate roles.
These are accounting roles across the Prime Partners group for people at the start of their career. Each listing quotes what the hiring firm's own ad asks for, so you can see straight away whether a role is open to a new graduate or needs some experience first.
Prime Partners, in North Sydney, is taking three graduates for its 2027 Graduate Program, a structured two year program that starts in late February 2027 and pays $60,000 to $65,000 plus super. Applications close on 13 November 2026 (correct at 16 October 2026).
Graduate roles in the group are not always open. When a group firm advertises one, it appears here automatically, because this page reads each firm's own careers listings. Intermediate roles, which ask for some time in an accounting practice, are listed separately so they are not mistaken for graduate jobs.
If nothing fits yet, register your interest and send us your CV. We keep early-career candidates in mind as roles open across the group, and we will tell you honestly whether a listed role is a realistic next step for you.
Weighing a Big 4 or mid-tier program against a smaller firm? Our guide to accounting graduate programs in Australia covers when the big firms take applications and what each size of firm gives a graduate.
2 roles open to people starting out · 2 intermediate roles · updated 2026-10-20
Open to people starting out
The ad says the role suits someone early in their career or needs no previous experience. Some are practice support rather than accounting roles, and the title makes that clear.
Keep the practice running smoothly behind the scenes. North Sydney.
What the ad asks for: It suits someone early in their career or returning to work who is organised, friendly and keen to learn
Intermediate roles, some experience needed
These ask for time in an accounting practice, usually a year or more. They are worth aiming for once your first role is behind you.
An intermediate accountant role in our Orange office, across a broad regional client base, with CA study support, mentoring and a path to senior work.
What the ad asks for: Two or more years in an Australian accounting firm
Specialist accounting and tax for film, TV, content creators and creative businesses. North Sydney.
What the ad asks for: Working towards your CA or CPA, with one to three years in public practice or business services
Where early-career accountants work in the group
- Business services and tax at Prime Partners, in North Sydney and Orange. Financial statements, tax returns and BAS across companies, trusts and individuals. Its senior business advisory ad includes reviewing and mentoring graduate accountants. Business services roles
- Creative industries accounting at Count Out Loud, North Sydney. Compliance and reporting for production companies and creators, with exposure to Producer Offset work. Creative industries roles
- SMSF administration at SMSF Central, North Sydney. Keeping self-managed super funds accurate and audit-ready through the year. SMSF roles
- Corporate services and compliance at AusBusinessRegister.com.au, North Sydney. Company setup and ASIC work for foreign-owned companies. Governance roles
- The Gold Coast, with The Navigator Network in Southport and Prime Partners' new Gold Coast office. Gold Coast roles
What the firms ask for early on
The junior and intermediate ads on this board in September 2026 asked for much the same things:
- A solid grounding in Australian tax and accounting fundamentals.
- Xero or other cloud accounting software, or being quick to learn it.
- Working towards a CA or CPA. The Prime Partners Orange and Count Out Loud ads both offer study support with study leave.
- Being organised and accurate when several deadlines land at once.
- Explaining things to clients clearly, without jargon.
Before you accept any graduate offer, ask who will review your work, whether the firm pays for your CA or CPA program, and, if you plan to do the CA, whether the firm is a CA ANZ approved employer. Our graduate accountant salary guide covers starting pay ($55,000 to $67,000 base, excluding super, from GradConnection figures) and what is worth negotiating. How to become an accountant sets out the full pathway, and CA vs CPA compares the two qualifications.
Common questions
What does a graduate accountant earn in Australia?
Published graduate starting salaries in accounting generally sit in the mid fifty to high sixty thousands, and firm size and service line move the number more than city does. Our graduate accountant salary guide sets out the sourced figures and what is actually negotiable.
Does Prime People place graduates?
Most of our placements are intermediate level and above. Graduate and junior roles come through when a firm in the group advertises one, and they appear on this page. If you register your interest, we keep your details in mind as early-career roles open. Right now that includes the Prime Partners 2027 Graduate Program in North Sydney, with three places and applications closing on 13 November 2026 (correct at 16 October 2026).
Do these roles come with CA or CPA study support?
Study support and mentoring depend on the vacancy. Check the role description and ask us to confirm the arrangements with the hiring firm before accepting an offer.
When should I apply for a graduate accounting role?
Roles across the group open through the year rather than in one annual intake window, so it is worth registering interest whenever you are ready. If nothing on the board fits today, we keep registered candidates in mind as roles open.
Not the right moment?
Register your interest and we'll keep you in mind as Early Career mandates open across the Prime Partners group. Every conversation is confidential.