Vacation Student - Accounting & Finance

Job Description

The Opportunity

This role forms part of our 12-week paid summer Vacation Program, that runs between November 2025 – February 2026. Fugro’s Vacation Program is a key recruitment strategy for our future Graduate offers and creates a platform and opportunity for you to gain hands on experience to determine if this career direction is for you, whilst equally showcasing your ability, motivation, and attitude to our team.

As a Vacation Student – Accounting & Finance, you will be working in our established Project Accounting/Cost Control team and be involved in:

• Assist cost controllers in monitoring project costs

• Preparing monthly project forecasts and variance analysis

• Processing, sales invoices, preparing ad-hoc project financial reports & writing procedures

Who are we

We are Fugro, the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, focused on mapping, modelling and monitoring data about the earth’s surface and the structures built upon it. With clients spanning land, sea and space, our respected reputation is grounded in valuing our employees as our greatest asset, a steadfast commitment to delivery excellence, and an innovative approach that leverages cutting-edge technology to solve our clients' challenges.

Based in West Perth, this role forms part of our Cost Control team, which is Fugro’s fundamental function to support Fugro’s projects across departments. You will gain solid knowledge and exposure to preparing project cash flows, project financial reports/forecasts and accounts payable.

How we work

We embrace a modern and collaborative work culture, where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves; all voices heard, all cultures respected.

Fugro is committed to helping our employees move towards their full potential, through alignment, autonomy, and personal accountability, in a supportive, information sharing work environment.  While we support remote work, we also value face-to-face interactions, whiteboard discussions and sharing a meal together.

About You

We are interested in taking applicants from the following courses.

• Major in Accounting or Finance

Your success in securing this role will require:

• Ideally be in your penultimate year of your degree

• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel

• Good verbal communication, interfacing and writing skills

• Curiosity and high attention to detail

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for working with numbers and numerical tasks

• Good teamworking skills

Fugro offers

• Flexible working hours to support your work-life balance and personal commitments

• Inclusive, information sharing culture where colleagues set each other up for success

• A dynamic and informal atmosphere where self-expression is encouraged

• An emphasis on learning and personal development

How to apply

Please attach your CV as well as a one page covering letter addressing the items below:

• What you hope to get from the opportunity

• What you can bring to the role

• When you are due to finish your studies

• Your working rights/ visa information

We will be phoning applicants in June and running a group interview morning on Wednesday 9th July 2025, between 9am – 1pm, with morning tea provided.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**