Assistant Manager - Audit & Assurance

RSM Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Australia is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead audit engagements within the Adelaide Audit & Assurance team. You will manage projects, interact with clients, and mentor junior staff while upholding risk management, quality and delivery.

The role involves working with diverse clients across sectors, building client relationships, contributing to practice initiatives, and progressing towards Manager. A strong background in Australian accounting standards and the Corporations Act is expected.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of external audit experience with team management.
• In-depth working knowledge of the Corporations Act and Australian Accounting/ Auditing Standards.
• Exceptional communication and people skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting audit engagements, including managing workflows and timelines.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with a leadership team.
• High attention to detail and commitment to audit quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, assessment and resolution of complex technical accounting and auditing matters.
• Reviews of financial statements and disclosures to ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist in preparing client-facing audit outputs and governance communications.
• Manage multiple audit engagements, coordinating teams, timelines and resources.
• Mentor, train and support audit staff and ensure compliance with firm policies.
• Develop business development capability for progression to Manager with Partners.

Skills

Audit

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Client relationship management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.

RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values - integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.

Who we are:

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world's 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

About the role:

As an Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in leading audit engagements, supporting high-quality audit delivery, and contributing to the continued development of the Adelaide Audit & Assurance team. The role involves significant responsibility across project management, client interaction, and team leadership, working closely with Senior Managers and Partners to manage risk, quality and delivery outcomes.

You will work with a diverse client portfolio, including listed and private groups, public sector and not for profit organisations, across industries such as government, education, manufacturing and distribution, resources and energy, technology platforms (including blockchain and digital assets), and the health sector.

This role suits an experienced Assistant Manager who enjoys being closely involved in client delivery, coaching and supervising team members, and contributing to broader practice initiatives as the Adelaide team continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the identification, assessment and resolution of complex technical accounting and auditing matters, exercising sound professional judgement and escalating where appropriate.
• Reviews of financial statements and related disclosures to ensure compliance with Accounting Standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of client-facing audit outputs, including reports, presentations, and professional communications to management and those charged with governance.
• Manage multiple audit engagements concurrently, coordinating engagement teams, timelines and resources to ensure delivery of quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Mentor, train and support audit team members, fostering capability development while ensuring compliance with RSM methodology, quality standards and firm policies.
• Develop business development capability in preparation for progression to Manager, including supporting client relationship management, contributing to proposals, and identifying opportunities to expand or deepen client engagements in collaboration with Partners, Directors and Managers.

About you:

You are a detail-oriented audit professional with strong leadership skills, capable of managing both projects and people. Your analytical mindset and effective communication enable you to build lasting client relationships while delivering high-quality audit outcomes.

Experience and Attributes:

• 4-5 years of external audit experience, including team management.
• In-depth working knowledge of the Corporations Act, Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Auditing Standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional communication and people skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting audit engagements, including managing workflows, timelines and team performance.
• Strong problem solving and decision making capability, with the confidence to exercise professional judgement and elevate matters appropriately.
• Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively as part of a broader engagement and leadership team.
• High attention to detail and commitment to audit quality and consistency.
• Client focused, with a genuine desire to add value through the delivery of responsive, high quality service through effective communication.
• Passionate about contributing to a great team culture, mentoring junior staff and making a meaningful contribution to both clients and the wider firm.

Life at RSM:

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!

Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.