Assistant Manager, Audit

BDO Administration Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 94,500 - 115,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Fitness challenges

Travel perks

Leave options

Community initiatives

Job summary

BDO Australia is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Melbourne Audit team. You will work on audits of listed, large private and not-for-profit clients, collaborating with engagement managers and directors to tailor procedures and deliver high-quality reports.

CA/CPA qualified with a minimum of 3 years external audit experience is required. You will lead audit teams, review financial statements and communicate clearly with clients while contributing to a supportive, growth-focused culture.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified.
• Minimum of 3 years external audit experience in a professional services firm.
• Experience reviewing financial statements of listed and private/public companies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.
• Lead the preparation of key client documents including Audit Plans and Completion Reports.
• Coach and monitor engagement teams throughout the audit lifecycle.

Skills

Audit leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Risk assessment

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

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.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits.
• Fitness challenges, corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via the BWell program.
• Travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study and professional development support.
• Leave options such as enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave.
• Community initiatives via the BCaring program.

Culture and Values

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 the 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].