Accounting & Bookkeeping Traineeship – Strategem Financial Services (Bendigo)
- Opportunity to earn while you learn in the Accounting and Finance Industry.
- Receive hands-on training and support while completing a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
- Gain experience in various administrative and accounting tasks.
Here’s your opportunity to take the first step in your career, earn while you learn, and develop practical workplace skills in the Accounting and Finance Industry.
Westvic Staffing Solutions, in partnership with Strategem Financial Services, Bendigo, are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join the team on a full time basis as an Administration and Accounting Assistant Trainee.
You’ll receive hands-on training and support while completing a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, giving you the skills and experience to build a rewarding career.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Administration and Accounting Trainee, you’ll become an important part of the Strategem team and gain experience across a range of areas including Reception and Client Services, Administration Support, and Team Support.
Tasks include:
- Welcome clients and visitors to the office in a professional and friendly manner.
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls and email enquiries.
- Prepare meeting rooms and assist with client hospitality requirements.
- Manage client appointments and meeting bookings.
- Assist clients with basic enquiries and direct more complex matters to the appropriate team member.
- Support positive and professional client experiences.
- Sort, distribute and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
- Scan, file and archive documents electronically and physically.
- Assist with document preparation including printing, binding and correspondence.
- Maintain accurate records and databases.
- Order and monitor office supplies and consumables.
- Provide general administrative support across business units as required.
- Accounting & Bookkeeping Support
- Assist with data entry and maintenance of client records.
- Support accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
- Prepare and issue invoices.
- Assist with banking and payment processing activities.
- Support reconciliations and bookkeeping tasks.
- Assist with preparation of accounting and financial administration documentation.
- Learn and utilise accounting software and internal systems.
- Work collaboratively with the Corporate Services, Client Services and Accounting teams.
- Assist with staff training administration and seminar bookings.
- Support internal projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in professional development and traineeship requirements.
- Undertake other duties as directed.
The successful applicant will have:
- Strong willingness to learn and develop a career in accounting and bookkeeping.
- Completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Professional presentation and a positive attitude.
- Interest in accounting, bookkeeping or finance.
- Previous experience in administration, customer service or reception desirable, but not essential
- Experience using business software systems is desirable, but not essential
What you will get:
- Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping fully supported through a traineeship program.
- Hands-on experience within a leading regional accounting and financial services firm.
- Exposure to administration, bookkeeping, accounting and client service functions.
- Ongoing mentoring and professional development.
- Career pathway opportunities within Strategem.
Apply now with your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great Administration and Accounting Assistant Trainee.
For any enquiries or for further information, please contact Workforce Development Manager Lareina Djurovitch on 0448 384 213
Applications close on Friday 20th of November 2026 at 5:00pm
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