About the Role
Position Title: Assistant Manager – Audit & Assurance
Our Brisbane Audit & Assurance team is experiencing unprecedented growth. As an Assistant Manager, you will lead audit engagements, manage risk, quality, and delivery outcomes, and support a culture that values reasonable working hours and a people‐focused approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the identification, assessment and resolution of complex technical accounting and auditing matters, exercising sound professional judgement and escalating where appropriate.
- Review financial statements and related disclosures to ensure compliance with Accounting Standards and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in preparing client-facing audit outputs, including reports, presentations and professional communications to management and those charged with governance.
- Manage multiple audit engagements concurrently, coordinating engagement teams, timelines and resources to deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
- Mentor, train and support audit team members, fostering capability development while ensuring compliance with methodology, quality standards and firm policies.
- Develop business‐development capability in preparation for progression to Manager, supporting client relationship management, contributing to proposals and identifying opportunities to expand or deepen client engagements.
Qualifications
- 4-5 years of external audit experience, including team management.
- CA qualified (or equivalent).
- In-depth working knowledge of the Corporations Act, Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Auditing Standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Exceptional communication and people skills.
- Demonstrated experience leading or supporting audit engagements, managing workflows, timelines and team performance.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability, with confidence to exercise professional judgement and appropriately escalated matters.
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with broader engagement and leadership teams.
- High attention to detail and commitment to audit quality and consistency.
- Client-focused with the desire to add value through responsive, high-quality service.
- Passionate about mentoring junior staff and contributing to a great team culture.
Benefits
Opportunities for career progression, meaningful client interaction and a supportive, collaborative culture that prioritises work‐life balance and wellness benefits.
Assistant Manager - Audit & Assurance in Brisbane employer: BPT The Birdanco Practice Trust
At RSM Australia, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions a people-centric and collaborative culture. Located in Narrogin, WA, we offer extensive professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and a commitment to your growth, ensuring you feel valued and empowered in your role. With a focus on integrity and teamwork, we provide a rewarding experience where your contributions are recognised and celebrated, making RSM a great place to build your career.
Contact Details:
BPT The Birdanco Practice Trust Recruitment Team
