At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct audits, assess financial controls, and communicate findings with clients.
- Company: Leading Queensland accounting and advisory firm with a collaborative audit team.
- Benefits: $90,000-$100,000 salary, superannuation, hybrid work, and professional development support.
- Other info: Access to training, leadership opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Enhance your audit skills while working with diverse clients and experienced leaders.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of external audit experience and progress in CA or CPA studies.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 100000 $ per year.
Salary: $90,000-$100,000 + superannuation
Location: Brisbane CBD or Brendale
Work style: Permanent full-time | Hybrid work after onboarding (2-4 weeks)
Why This Role
Develop your audit capability across varied organisations while working closely with experienced audit leaders. Join an established audit team within a leading northside accounting and advisory firm. The practice serves large private companies, foreign-owned subsidiaries, charities, and clubs, offering opportunities to understand different business models, reporting requirements, and financial controls.
The Role
Work with audit Managers and Partners to deliver engagements, communicate with clients and produce clear, well-supported findings. Responsibilities include:
- Contributing to audit planning and identifying key financial reporting risks
- Performing audit procedures across financial statements and supporting records
- Assessing internal controls and investigating discrepancies
- Preparing audit workpapers and documenting evidence and conclusions
- Communicating with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
- Identifying accounting and audit issues for discussion with Managers and Partners
- Supporting the preparation of findings and client communications
- Managing allocated work against engagement deadlines and budgets
- Supporting junior team members as appropriate to your experience
- Maintaining current knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
The broader audit practice delivers statutory audits, reviews, grant acquittals and other assurance engagements.
What You’ll Bring
- Three to five years of external audit experience within an accounting firm
- CA or CPA studies substantially progressed, or a completed qualification
- Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards
- Experience preparing audit workpapers and supporting engagement delivery
- Confidence communicating with clients and resolving information requests
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and professional judgement
- The ability to organise competing priorities and meet deadlines
- A collaborative approach and willingness to support less experienced colleagues
What’s On Offer
- $90,000-$100,000 + superannuation
- Brisbane CBD or Brendale office base
- Hybrid work after onboarding (2-4 weeks), with arrangements varying by team and engagement requirements
- CA/CPA fees and study leave
- Access to experienced audit Managers and Partners
- Varied clients and financial reporting environments
- Quarterly technical training, professional webinars and research resources
- Individual development planning and twice-yearly performance reviews
- Leadership development opportunities as your career progresses
- Growth and referral incentive programs
- Retail discounts and an Employee Assistance Program
- Cloud-based audit technology and document management systems
About Our Client
Our client is an established Queensland accounting, advisory and audit firm with more than 80 people across Brisbane CBD, Brendale and the Sunshine Coast. Its audit practice supports organisations across the private and not-for-profit sectors. The broader firm provides taxation, business advisory, outsourced CFO and specialist services, giving the team access to expertise across related disciplines. The Brisbane CBD office is approximately a five-minute walk from Central Station, while Brendale provides an alternative base for candidates on the northside.
Senior External Auditor in Brisbane employer: Minchin Recruitment Pty Ltd
Join a progressive accounting and advisory firm in Manly, where you can thrive in a flexible work environment that prioritises work-life balance and employee well-being. With a strong focus on professional development, this role offers a genuine pathway to partnership, allowing you to lead and mentor while managing a diverse portfolio of SME clients. Experience a supportive culture that values high-quality work and fosters long-term relationships, making it an excellent place for ambitious professionals seeking meaningful career growth.
Contact Details:
Minchin Recruitment Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
