HLB Mann Judd Graduate Programs & Internships

What it does: It offers a broad range of advisory, tax, audit, financial, accounting and planning services to growing businesses, large corporations, and community-based organisations. 

Purpose: To make a positive and sustainable impact on the future of its clients, people and communities. 

Size and presence: They have 600+ employees in Australia. HLB globally has more than 46,755 staff and is the 8th largest accounting network in the world. 

Best known for: They have been repeatedly recognised for their outstanding client service and care (7 x winner of Best Accounting and Consulting Services Firm, Best Professional Services Firm, Network of the Year etc.)

The good bits: Diverse client-related projects, friendly culture and work-life balance. 

The not so good bits: Although the end result is very positive, the constant training can be a little bit challenging at times. 

HLB's story

HLB Mann Judd is a member of HLB International, the global advisory and accounting network. HLB is the 8th largest accounting network with around 40,831 professionals in 157 countries. HLB firms combine global capabilities and local expertise to serve their client's accounting and business needs.

The Mann Judd Association was established in 1982 by the Sydney office. In 1988, the growing association of Australian accounting firms joined the HLB International network. In 1993, they adopted the ‘HLB’ prefix to reflect their increasing participation in the global community.

Today, HLB Mann Judd has offices throughout Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. They have become a reputable name in the business and professional community. 

The culture

• Dynamic small-team environment
• Lots of training for grads to help them progress in their career
• Staff have the opportunity to interact and work directly with clients from day one
• Partners are friendly and work closely with their teams
• The firm promotes a collaborative approach through sharing and discussion
• They regularly check in with staff - both informally and through staff surveys to ensure they are receiving the right support

Career opportunities 

• They are committed to life-long learning for career development through professional training programs.
• Through the HLB International global network, staff have the opportunity for secondment to other accounting firms in Australia or overseas.
• Their CA support program includes in-house training, study teams, peer support and outsourced courses.
• Flexible and part time study options for staff finalising or continuing their education.

Benefits

They provide a number of benefits that can include:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised yoga and boot camp exercise sessions
• Flu vaccinations
• Health improvement programs
• Active social clubs
• Sporting teams
• Staff Christmas parties and EOFY celebrations
• Participation in the annual #HLBCommunities Day

Giving back 

The firm adopted HLB’s three strategic pillars of global social responsibility:

1. The environment
2. Diversity and inclusion
3. The community

They work alongside their colleagues in the HLB global community to create positive change.

They support several organisations throughout Australia via participation in charitable events and internal fundraisers. They also provide services to selected charities on a concessional fee or pro-bono basis.

They are working towards reducing their impact on the environment and climate change. Some of the initiatives include actively promoting paper-free offices and reducing waste, recycling and eco-purchasing.