Audit Manager

HLB International; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

CA/CPA support

Job summary

HLB Mann Judd in Sydney’s Barangaroo office is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead our Assurance Division. You will oversee a diverse client portfolio, manage engagements from planning to completion, and coach junior staff while applying strong risk and commercial awareness.

The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression within a collaborative, high‑performing team. A National Police Check is part of our reference process.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified and registered with relevant bodies.
• Demonstrated experience leading audit engagements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assurance engagements across a diverse client portfolio.
• Project manage engagements from planning through to completion.
• Apply risk and commercial awareness, resilience and judgement.
• Manage engagement economics, budgets, resourcing and client relationships.
• Lead, coach and develop junior staff to improve capability.
• Research financial reporting and assurance knowledge for complex matters.
• Embrace technology to enhance service delivery and growth.

Skills

Audit leadership

Project management

Strong communication

Team coaching

Attention to detail

Education

CA or CPA designation

Job description

We’re more than accountants. We’re trusted advisers, problem‑solvers and long‑term partners to our clients, bringing deep technical expertise, commercial insight and a genuine commitment to helping people and businesses succeed.

With more than 50 years’ experience, we support private and family businesses, large corporates, not for profits and individuals through every stage of their journey. Our clients stay with us because we care about their success as much as they do.

We’re also proud to be recognised as Winner – Best Accounting & Consulting Services Firm (revenue $100-$300 million) at the 2026 Client Choice Awards.

The opportunity
We’re looking for an Audit Manager to join our Assurance Division at our Sydney Barangaroo office. With over80peoplein Audit & Assurance, HLB offers genuinecareer progression, exposure to diverse work, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

With continued growth and an expanding range of assurance services, this role is ideal for an experienced Manager who enjoys leading quality engagements within a collaborative, high performing team. You’ll work with a diverse client portfolio across a range of industries, including exposure to climate‑related financial disclosures and other emerging assurance areas.

As an Audit Manager, you will:

• Deliver assurance engagements across a diverse client portfolio
• Project manage engagements from planning through to completion
• Apply strong risk and commercial awareness, resilience and professional judgement
• Manage engagement economics, including budgets, resourcing and client relationships
• Lead, coach and develop junior staff to improve capability and productivity
• Research and application of financial reporting and assurance knowledge to address complex financial reporting and audit matters.
• Embrace technology and innovation to enhance service delivery
• Partner with senior leaders to identify and grow commercial opportunities

About you
You’re someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, professional environment and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes. You’ll bring:

• Experience in a similar role, ideally within a Big 4 or mid‑tier firm
• Minimum 6+ years’ experience in audit/assurance environment
• Demonstrated experience in completing financial statement audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• CA or CPA qualified
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach
• The ability to manage priorities and work effectively as part of a team

Why join us
We invest in our people because when you grow, so do we. At HLB Mann Judd, you’ll enjoy flexible working, strong CA/CPA support, great leave benefits and a modern Barangaroo office. We place a strong focus on wellbeing, offer EAP access, and foster an inclusive, collaborative culture with regular social, sporting and CSR initiatives so you can grow your career while enjoying where you work.

Please note: a National Police Check is required as part of our reference checking process