Assistant Manager, Audit

BDO in Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 89,250 - 120,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BWell program

Travel perks

Retail discounts

Employee referrals

Professional development

Job summary

BDO in Melbourne is seeking an Assistant Manager to join the Melbourne Audit team. You will work on audits for listed and large clients, collaborating with managers, directors and partners to tailor procedures and manage risk.

The role offers strong leadership opportunities, exposure to diverse industries, and a focus on developing teams and delivering high-quality audit outcomes. Competitive salary and career growth supported by BDO’s development programs.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified.
• External audit experience in a professional services firm (min 3 years).
• Experience reviewing financial statements of private and public companies.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage audits of listed, large private and not-for-profit clients.
• Work 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 audit procedures.
• Challenge client accounting papers and align with accounting framework and principles.
• Lead the preparation of key client documents including Audit Plans and Completion Reports.
• Coach and monitor engagement teams through the audit lifecycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Audit experience

Education

CA/CPA qualified

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.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

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 the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (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]