Graduate Accountant – Insolvency

Why insolvency (and why Mackay Goodwin)

Insolvency sits at the intersection of accounting law strategy and human decision-making. It develops commercial judgement faster than many traditional accounting pathways and opens doors into restructuring advisory banking corporate finance and senior leadership roles. Its not about ticking boxes or watching businesses fail. Its about problem-solving under pressure understanding how businesses actually operate and helping directors creditors and stakeholders navigate critical moments.

Mackay Goodwin is one of Australias fastest-growing advisory and insolvency firms with a team of over 100 people across Australia and the Asia Pacific. We are industry leaders known for doing things differently. We invest heavily in training systems and people and we promote based on capability not tenure.

If youre curious about what insolvency actually looks like day to day we encourage you to visit our LinkedIn page and watch the short videos from our team. They give a genuine insight into the work we do the people youll work with and what life at Mackay Goodwin is really like.

Youll be joining a firm that values:

learning and mentorship

accountability and trust

collaboration over hierarchy

people who think not just follow process

What youll actually be doing

As a Graduate Insolvency Analyst youll work alongside senior insolvency practitioners on real appointments across liquidations voluntary administrations and small business restructures. Youll learn how businesses work and what happens when things go wrong.

Your role will include assisting with:

analysing financial information and cashflows

preparing reports to creditors and regulators

communicating with directors creditors and external stakeholders

managing statutory obligations and key deadlines

supporting senior staff on investigations and restructuring matters

This is not a passive graduate role. Youll be trusted supported and expected to grow.

About you

You dont need prior insolvency experience. Were more interested in how you think.

You may be a good fit if you:

have completed (or are completing) a degree in Accounting Commerce Finance Business or Law

are curious organised and comfortable asking questions

can communicate clearly in writing and conversation

enjoy problem-solving and working through complexity

want a career with progression not just a job

What we offer

structured graduate training and mentoring

exposure to real matters from day one

clear career pathways and professional development support

competitive remuneration and benefits (monthly paid bonus wellness leave)

a supportive high-performing team environment

Our high appointment volume means graduates gain exposure to real matters early develop practical commercial skills quickly and work alongside experienced practitioners on complex and varied engagements.

If youre looking for a graduate role that will challenge you develop you and set you up for a strong commercial career wed like to hear from you.

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