Alexander Spencer Internship Program

The Alexander Spencer Internship Program runs twice a year, with intakes in February and July.

We offer paid, permanent part-time employment (3 days per week), providing university students with meaningful, hands-on experience while they complete their accounting studies.

Our program is designed to bridge the gap between university and professional practice. Through structured learning, coaching, mentoring and genuine client exposure, interns develop the technical skills, commercial awareness and professional behaviours needed to confidently transition into a graduate accounting role.

Unlike short-term or observational internship programs, our interns become part of the team from day one. You’ll work alongside experienced accountants, contribute to real client work and gain valuable industry experience while completing your degree.

What you can expect

Throughout the program, you will:

• Gain genuine, hands-on accounting experience.
• Work alongside experienced accountants on real client engagements.
• Receive structured on-the-job training and development.
• Be paired with a Buddy for day-to-day guidance and support.
• Receive regular coaching, feedback and mentoring.
• Develop technical accounting knowledge and practical software skills.
• Build confidence communicating with clients and colleagues.
• Develop professional workplace behaviours and commercial awareness.
• Gain valuable insight into the different career pathways available within accounting.
• Graduate from university with 1–2 years of relevant industry experience.

Your pathway to a graduate role

Our goal is to develop future accountants and provide high-potential interns with a pathway into the profession.

Successful completion of the Internship Program can provide an opportunity to transition into a Graduate Accountant role with Alexander Spencer, allowing you to continue building your career with a firm that has invested in your development from the beginning.

For Alexander Spencer, the program also provides an opportunity to identify, develop and retain talented future team members who can grow with the firm.

How to Apply

Recruitment for our Internship Program opens in December and March each year, ahead of our February and July intakes.

Interested in joining Alexander Spencer? Submit your resume to express your interest, and our team will be in touch when recruitment opens.