Assistant Manager | Internal Audit

SW Accountants & Advisors Pty; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Additional annual leave (AL)

Parental leave - 18 weeks (primary Car

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness perks

Home office setup assistance

Weekly lunch provided

Learning & development program

Professional membership covered

Social club

Job summary

SW Accountants & Advisors in Melbourne is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our internal audit team. You will lead planning, perform audit testing, review work, and prepare final audit files and reports for review by senior leaders.

You will mentor junior staff, ensure audits meet quality standards and deadlines, and collaborate with clients across industries within a hybrid working model. A degree in accounting and at least 3 years in internal audit are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in internal audit.
• Degree qualified, preferably in accounting or related business discipline.
• Membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors is preferred.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written reporting and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete internal audit processes from planning to reporting.
• Test controls and identify improvements for clients.
• Lead and delegate tasks to junior team members.
• Maintain progress with audit plan and communicate with Directors.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and deadlines.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Degree in accounting

IIA membership preferred

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Report writing

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in accounting or related business

Job description

Posted Sunday 30 August 2026 at 2:00 pm

About SW Accountants & Advisors

SW Accountants & Advisors (SW) is Australia’s best kept accounting secret. We are a leading advisory and accounting firm with a 90-year history in Australia. Operating in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, we have over 45 Partners and 400 staff and nationally. SW provide a full range of audit, business advisory, corporate finance, tax, private clients, and wealth management solutions. We are proud to be ranked as the 22nd largest firm by revenue in the 2025 AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms and the 9th largest national practice in Australia.

Own it, Love your work, Share the load, Embrace the ride, Open doors. Our values are at the very heart of our firm and guide the way we interact within our firm’s teams, with our clients, and the way we interact and engage with you.

About the role

Our Assurance & Advisory Division offer a full suite of capabilities to our clients, including external audit, internal audit, risk management and IT advisory. We have specialists in all streams and service private and public sector clients within a range of industries.

We are seeking an Assistant Manager, to join our highly skilled internal audit team. You will be responsible for the timely completion of the allocated job. This will involve assisting with planning, performing audit work, delegating suitable tasks to junior team members, reviewing their work, and preparing a completed internal audit file and report for further review.

Key responsibilities

• Complete the internal audit process, including planning, developing the audit scope, creating audit programs, compiling the audit file, and preparing audit reports
• Understand the client's business operations, needs, and expectations, and apply this knowledge during audit testing to identify issues and provide constructive recommendations for system and control improvements
• Maintain awareness of the audit plan to ensure audit testing levels reflect the risks identified during the planning phase
• Comprehend internal controls to effectively document and test them
• Collaborate efficiently with team members, accept advice and feedback, and keep Managers, Associate Directors, or Directors informed of job progress
• Delegate audit tasks to junior staff appropriately and provide clear instructions as needed
• Participate in on-the-job training and provide effective guidance to junior team members
• Ensure internal audit assignments are completed to quality standards and within set deadlines
• Recognise the importance of client service by responding promptly and accurately to client enquiries and following up as required

Key skills and experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in an internal audit environment
• Degree qualified, preferably in accounting or a related business discipline
• Membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors is preferred
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in internal audit, with a commitment to developing knowledge and skills across various industries
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels
• Excellent time management skills, with the capacity to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work within budget constraints
• Exceptional report writing skills and a keen attention to detail
• Ability to research and evaluate diverse risk areas
• Excellent analytical skills

Best kept secrets of SW

• Progressive firm, with excellent career opportunities
• Hybrid working environment
• 2 additional AL days per year
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for non-primary
• Refer to client and refer a friend bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness perks
• Assistance with home office setup
• Social Club
• Tailored Learning and Development Program
• Paid Course/study leave
• 1 paid professional membership per year
• Weekly lunch provided