Audit Admin Assistant

PKF - Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

PKF Perth is seeking an Audit Admin Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Audit & Assurance Division in Perth. You will help coordinate processes, maintain records, and support a busy professional services team to ensure smooth day-to-day running.

Ideal candidates are organized, proactive and detail-oriented, with strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy professional services environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the Audit Division, including preparing, formatting and distributing documents and correspondence.
• Managing records, filing systems and shared audit resources.
• Coordinating meetings, calendars, reminders and divisional communications.
• Assisting with engagement administration, including client documentation, confirmations and external searches.
• Maintaining accurate engagement records, and supporting engagement setup, completion and archiving.
• Supporting staff scheduling, onboarding, resource coordination and divisional events and training sessions.
• Maintaining information within audit systems, SharePoint and internal databases.
• Assisting with billing administration, expense processing and reporting.
• Coordinating training activities, learning resources and professional development records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Discretion and confidentiality

Proactive mindset

Team support

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth

Job Category: Administration,Audit & Assurance

About Us

PKF Perth has been supporting the Western Australian business community for over 40 years. As a locally owned firm and part of the PKF Australia and PKF Global network, we combine strong local relationships with access to national and international expertise.

Our Audit & Assurance team works with a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries, including resources and energy, delivering high-quality audit and assurance services while building trusted, long-term relationships. We are committed to technical excellence, continuous improvement and developing our people through meaningful work, professional development and clear career progression opportunities.

Job Description

About the role

The Audit Admin Assistant provides administrative and operational support to our Audit & Assurance Division, working closely with the Audit Operations Lead, Partners and the wider audit team. You’ll coordinate administrative processes, maintain records and systems, support team activities and help ensure the smooth day‑to‑time running of the division — a varied, hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys structure, systems and supporting a busy professional services team.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing administrative support to the Audit Division, including preparing, formatting and distributing documents and correspondence.
• Managing records, filing systems and shared audit resources.
• Coordinating meetings, calendars, reminders and divisional communications.
• Assisting with engagement administration, including client documentation, confirmations and external searches.
• Maintaining accurate engagement records, and supporting engagement setup, completion and archiving.
• Supporting staff scheduling, onboarding, resource coordination and divisional events and training sessions.
• Maintaining information within audit systems, SharePoint and internal databases.
• Assisting with billing administration, expense processing and reporting.
• Coordinating training activities, learning resources and professional development records.

Desired Skills And Experience

About you

You are organised, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment. You communicate confidently, take initiative, and enjoy supporting both colleagues and clients. With a positive attitude and strong sense of responsibility, you help create a professional and well‑run workplace.

Ideally You Will Have

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, high‑quality work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with team members and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
• Effective time management, with the ability to meet deadlines and follow through on tasks.
• A proactive, adaptable approach to supporting a busy professional services team.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and elevate when appropriate.
• A collaborative, service‑orientated mindset … 
• A willingness to learn new systems, processes and technologies.

Why PKF Perth?

At PKF Perth, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values technical excellence, continuous learning and genuine career development. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced leaders, gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries, and play an active role in shaping the future of our Audit & Assurance division.

What We Offer

• Access to national and global PKF networks and resources.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid Parental Leave