Careers

Professionals

We are often seeking tax and accounting professionals who are motivated and keen on developing long-lasting, professional relationships with the internal community at VJR, as well as with our clients.

Students

The firm offers cadetships for high achieving school leavers and undergraduate students interested in developing a career in taxation and accounting.

If you are interested in working with V J Ryan & Co as an undergraduate cadet, please forward your resume, academic transcript and cover letter outlining why you would like to work as a cadet at VJ Ryan to: vjryan@vjr.com.au.

Cadet Testimonials

The firm offers cadetships for high achieving school leavers and undergraduate students interested in developing a career in taxation and accounting.

If you are interested in working with V J Ryan & Co as an undergraduate cadet, please forward your resume, academic transcript and cover letter outlining why you would like to work as a cadet at VJ Ryan to: vjryan@vjr.com.au.

I have learned more than I could have imagined in a short time. It has been interesting being involved in the preparation and design of management and board reports for a number of businesses, coming to understand how their accounting systems work and how they ultimately lead to informed business decisions. Being in a smaller firm I have been fast tracked, learning from a team of qualified and experienced accountants and I have had my own direct mentor.

Working at V J Ryan & Co amongst such experienced and friendly professionals has greatly supplemented my university studies and contributed to my understanding and interest in accounting, finance and business. I have also been given the opportunity to play a real role in the firm’s IT and network management. I have had my own client facing roles with real responsibilities – helping clients find solutions to all sorts of business related issues.

Although balancing my studies, work and hobbies has been a challenge, my experience so far has been enjoyable and interesting. I would highly recommend this cadetship program to high-school leavers who are interested in gaining a head start in their careers in accounting or business.

Nathan Joeng
Winner of 2017 Young Australian Tax Professional of the Year

I began as a second year cadet with V J Ryan & Co after having completed my first year of a Bachelor of Business degree at UTS. The experience I have been able to gain here over the past few months whilst working alongside such incredible professionals has been invaluable. Working at V J Ryan & Co while concurrently continuing my studies has enabled me to step ahead of my peers and apply the theory taught in university to real life situations. I have had the responsibility of directly dealing with clients and assisting them with their various business related problems while being guided by a mentor along the way.

Personally, working in a smaller firm has been very rewarding as I have had the opportunity to complete interesting and challenging tasks in multiple areas of the firm. Over my time here, I have been involved in many areas including taxation, audit and various business services. Being able to work with and learn alongside other cadets has also enabled us to develop many transferrable skills, such as teamwork and collaboration, that cannot be acquired only from studies. No two days are ever the same at V J Ryan & Co as you are exposed to something new and different with each client you are given the responsibility of.

The friendly and approachable nature of staff enables a comfortable learning environment and I believe I have been able to significantly improve my knowledge, skills and general understanding of accounting and finance as a result. Balancing both studies and work has undoubtedly been a challenging but very rewarding experience, and I would have no regrets in my decision. I would urge all high school leavers who are interested in an accounting or business career to make the most of this opportunity and apply for the cadetship program.

Sharon Narayan
I began a cadetship with V J Ryan & Co, after just completing my HSC. Working full time and studying a Bachelor of Business Degree at UTS part time has been an incredibly manageable process at V J Ryan & Co who have a genuine understanding and flexibility regarding timetabling and provide generous paid exam leave.

Similar aged cadet’s enables collaboration on university work and assignments which is compounded by the direct crossover of practical learning at work to numerous university subjects particularly in the Accounting and Finance majors.

Friendly and approachable colleagues deliver an accelerated learning experience where I have encountered a wide range of businesses and multiple areas of accounting including audit, tax and business services, all uniquely part of the experience at a small firm. A profound benefit of a small firm is the sense of accomplishment in completing interesting and challenging jobs from start to finish, providing more comprehensive skills and expertise required in the field of Accounting.

Michael Meliss

VJR and Co remain a trusted partner in these turbulent times.