New Year, New Opportunity? Make 2026 Your Year at Fordham!
Expressions of Interest now open
Locations: Sydney, Melbourne
Work Type: Permanent, Full-time
Are you ready for a fresh start in 2026? At Fordham, we believe the holiday season is the perfect time to reflect, recharge, and take the next step in your career. If you’re an Accountant looking for something more, discover why Fordham could be your best move yet!
Why Fordham?
More time for what matters: Up to 6 weeks’ leave each year, so you can enjoy life outside work.
Work your way: Hybrid office/work-from-home model, plus the freedom to work from anywhere in Australia for up to a month each year.
Grow with us: Structured growth and development pathways, study support, and a genuine commitment to your professional journey.
Make an impact: Be part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and giving back to our communities.
Wellbeing first: An annual allowance to help you prioritise your wellbeing.
About the Role
As an Accountant at Fordham you will:
Work as part of a team delivering exceptional accounting services to clients, who are primarily business owners and business managers.
Prepare financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies, and self-managed super funds.
Work on tax compliance, including Division 7A, FBT, CGT, payroll and other indirect tax calculations.
Prepare and implement tax planning strategies and initiatives.
Research tax, business structuring, wealth, and asset protection issues.
Work collaboratively within teams and across teams to promote best practice.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or commerce.
CA/CPA studies commenced or completed.
Experience in Australian public practice, ideally working with privately owned groups and multiple entity types.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and time management skills.
Ready for a change? Start the new year with a new opportunity at Fordham—where our collaborative, people-first culture and commitment to growth and development can take you further in 2026!
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.
Please note, Fordham is a specialist part of Perpetual. When you hit apply, you will be taken to the Perpetual Group careers portal.
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What We Do
Perpetual Limited is an ASX-listed, diversified financial services company and our purpose is, and has always been, to create enduring prosperity. We have been earning the trust of our clients for more than 135 years and pride ourselves on our long-standing client relationships, some of which span five generations. We aim to be the most trusted brand in financial services.
Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, we provide asset management, wealth management and trustee services to local and international clients. Our operations span Australia, Asia, Europe, United Kingdom and the United States
