Accountant

PwC Australia; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 80,100 - 97,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks annual leave

Floating public holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking Experienced Accountants to lead and deliver complex auditing engagements across a variety of clients. You’ll drive planning, testing, reviews and reporting, while building relationships with market-leading clients and leading a diverse team.

You’ll develop leadership and project management skills, supported by a dedicated coach and Partner, with flexible work options and generous leave to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and delivering large and complex audits.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and control environments.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a full range of assurance tasks including planning, testing, reviewing and reporting on large client engagements.
• Conduct financial investigations and audits, preparing reports for stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with market-leading clients by delivering outstanding services.
• Lead and develop an energetic, diverse, high-performing team.
• Grow project management, leadership and networking skills with coaching support.

Skills

Collaboration

Internal controls

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Location: This role could be based out of any of our PwC offices in Australia

About Us

At PwC Australia, our team provides a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing businesses to large entities. We often work with well known brands with broad international reach. We use the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing, ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service, and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information. We're looking for Experienced Accountants to work on client engagements through complex auditing practices.

As an Accountant, you’ll play a vital role in solving problems by leading the assessment of application security and areas prone to fraud and financial misstatement and streamlining processes that are part of our client’s core business. You'll learn plenty as you supervise key engagements in a workplace that’s human-led and tech-enabled.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential. Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• Lead a full range of assurance tasks including the planning, testing, reviewing and reporting stages on large and complex client engagements
• Conduct financial investigations, prepare reports and undertake audits
• Develop relationships with a range of market-leading clients by delivering outstanding client services
• Lead and develop an energetic, diverse and high-performing team
• Grow your project management, leadership, networking and technical skills, supported by a dedicated coach and Partner

What we’re looking for:

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to shape financial audit strategies and methodologies with cross-functional teams
• Deep knowledge of internal controls, with a track record of assessing, designing, and documenting control environments
• Proven ability to coach and mentor junior colleagues while building effective internal relationships

What you could gain:

• The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
• Generous leave entitlements including four weeks’ annual leave and float public holidays to support your work-life balance.

The minimum salary for a Senior Associate in this role is AUD 89,000 including superannuation. Higher grades will receive a salary range above this in line with the salary bands for these positions.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

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