At Count Adelaide, we're offering an opportunity for motivated school leavers to jump straight into the world of accounting and business through the Chartered Accountants - Australia and New Zealand "Fundamentals program".
You'll earn, learn and build real skills from day one—all with a team that's here to help you grow.
What this opportunity looks like
* You join our friendly, supportive team
* You start studying CA Fundamentals (online, 10 months)
* You put what you learn into practice immediately
* You get mentoring, real client exposure and heaps of hands-on experience
It's the perfect first step toward becoming a Chartered Accountant—without needing to wait years to get started.
What you'll learn with CA Fundamentals
CA Fundamentals is designed for school leavers and covers:
* How to balance work + study like a pro
* The basics of accounting and business
* Essential workplace skills
* How to think like a business adviser
* and everything is online, flexible and supported.
We are recruiting now for our first intake in February 2026.
Why Count Adelaide is a great place to start
We've been helping businesses and individuals for over 30 years, and we're passionate about bringing new talent into our industry.
As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
* Study support – fee reimbursement + study leave
* Mentoring and coaching from senior staff and Principals
* Exposure to accounting and business advisory
* A fun, social team with regular events
* A national network of firms and opportunities
We're a team that celebrates learning, supports your goals and wants to see you thrive.
Who we're looking for
* Someone who has finished school in the last 13 months, or will be finished in the next week or so
* Has or will have completed Year 12 education
* Interested in accounting, business or finance
* Curious, motivated and ready to grow
* Keen to start building a career straight away
* Australian citizen or permanent resident with full work rights
No experience needed—just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
Ready to get started?
Send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you'd love to join Count Adelaide.
This is your chance to get ahead while your career is just beginning.