Assistant Manager, Audit

BDO Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Australia in Melbourne is seeking an Assistant Manager to join the Melbourne Audit team. You will work on audits for listed and large private and not-for-profit clients, collaborating with managers, directors and partners to tailor procedures.

You will lead engagement teams, coach staff, and contribute to audit plans and completion reports, with a pathway to leadership within a supportive, inclusive culture. Competitive salary starting from AU$105,000 plus super.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified.
• External audit experience in a professional services firm (minimum 3 years).
• Experience in reviewing financial statements of private and public companies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and passion in leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage audits of listed, large private and not-for-profit clients.
• Work closely with engagement Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners to identify risk and tailor audit procedures.
• Liaise with clients to understand their business, identify controls and complete required audit procedures.
• Challenge client accounting papers and positions for alignment with the respective accounting framework and principles.
• Lead the preparation of key client documents including Audit Plans and Completion Reports.
• Coach and monitor engagement teams throughout the audit lifecycle including providing post engagement feedback.
• Form part of the BDO Melbourne audit leadership team, adding insights and perspectives to new initiatives and business priorities.

Skills

Audit leadership

External audit

Financial statements

Team development

Communication

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

We have an exciting Assistant Manager opportunity to join our Melbourne Audit team. BDO’s Audit practice is a major player within the local marketplace, auditing many of Australia’s leading public and private sector organisations across a diverse industry base.

Our thriving audit practice works with and provides services to some of the most exciting, established and emerging companies. You will have the opportunity to work in a high performing team on a diverse client base with exposure to challenging work in a cross section of industries.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Execute and manage audits of listed, large private and not-for profit clients ranging in size and industry.
• Work closely with engagement Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners to identify risk and tailor audit procedures.
• Liaise with clients to understand their business, identify controls and complete required audit procedures.
• Challenge client accounting papers and positions for alignment with the respective accounting framework and principles.
• Lead the preparation of key client documents including Audit Plans and Completion Reports.
• Coach and monitor engagement teams throughout the audit lifecycle including providing post engagement feedback.
• Form part of the BDO Melbourne audit leadership team, adding insights and perspectives to new initiatives and business priorities.

Competitive salary based on level of experience: starting from $105,000 inclusive of super.

About You

• CA/CPA qualified.
• Previous external audit experience in a professional services firm (minimum 3 years).
• Experience in reviewing financial statements of private and public companies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and passion in leading and developing teams.

Why join our audit team

• Be recognised and valued within a supportive team environment with a focus on Partner-led engagements.
• Significant opportunities for long-term professional and career growth.
• A strong commitment to your ongoing development across technical, interpersonal, leadership and management capability.
• A values-led culture that shapes how we work with each other and our clients.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA.

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]