William Buck
Graduate - Restructuring and Insolvency
William Buck is recognised as one of Australia’s leading mid-tier Accounting firms, with over 100 Directors and 900 team members across Australia and New Zealand.
Finance and accounting
Full-time
Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Entry Level · A role for someone with underlying potential, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically no direct experience is required.
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Why William Buck
We believe in ‘Changing Lives’ across everything we do - clients, colleagues, and community.
The firm’s got wonderful people, a collaborative environment, flexible work arrangements, and social events to keep you connected – and we are looking for more brilliant people to join us!
About the role
**Description of the role: **We’re seeking a recent or soon to be graduate to join our Restructuring & Insolvency team in 2026. In this role you’ll work with businesses facing financial challenges, crafting innovative solutions to restore stability and drive positive change. You’ll gain hands-on experience in business turnaround, risk analysis, and stakeholder management.
We are thrilled to be ranked as Prosple’s Top Graduate Employer in the Accounting and Advisory sector for 2025! Additionally, we are proud to have placed in the Top 100 Graduate Employers list for 2025! What makes you ‘just right’:
- You have completed/are completing a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a similar discipline with a major in Accounting or you have completed a Bachelor's degree in Law
- You have a desire to further your education by pursuing CA and ARITA qualifications – we’ll support this with financial assistance and mentoring opportunities
- You’re detail oriented, eager to learn and ready to take on new challenges
- You are excited to gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries
- You’re comfortable working independently but also communicate effectively and work well in a collaborative team
What your day might look like:
- Prepare reports for creditors.
- Trade-on management, including preparing of budgets and forecasts.
- Investigating, analysing and reporting on corporate and personal financial affairs.
- Sales of property, plant and equipment.
- Drafting advice to lawyers and assisting with legal proceedings.
- Preparing insolvent trading and voidable transaction recovery actions.
- Liaising with creditors, employees, business owners, agents, lawyers etc.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and ethical guidelines.
- Internal cash management and record keeping.
- Exposure to many different industries and diverse groups of people.
What makes us ‘just right’:
- Open door policy – 1 on 1 access to Partners & Managers
- You will be included in client meetings, we believe client exposure is essential to your learning and development!
- Clear career pathways and focused learning and development programs - national Graduate College, monthly tax training, CA support and virtual study sessions
- You will be part of a collaborative, social and inclusive culture - we have lots of social events, firm drinks, and regular colleague networking opportunities
- We are Accountants, but we aren't boring! You will learn a lot, you will be challenged, and you will have a lot of fun
- Flexible working to help you balance work and personal responsibilities.
- Career enhancement and development opportunities.
- Free company provided Salary Continuance insurance
- Bi-Monthly Colleague Lunch
- Dress for your day policy
- Social Club events
- Working in a vibrant and collegiate culture where you as a person, and your contribution is valued
What you'll be responsible for
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Financial Statement Creation and Reporting
Produce financial statements and reports in a timely manner to support business needs and decisions
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Accounts Payable and Receivable Management
Maintain and update accounts payable and receivable, issue invoices and undertake reconciliations
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Numerical problem solving
Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems
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Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables