Audit Manager

HLB Mann Judd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

CA/CPA support

Generous leave benefits

Job summary

HLB Mann Judd in Sydney’s Barangaroo office is seeking an Audit Manager to join our Assurance Division. With a team of over 80 auditors, you will deliver diverse assurance engagements, manage planning through completion, and drive high-quality outcomes in a collaborative environment.

This role offers career progression, exposure to climate-related disclosures and other emerging assurance areas, strong CA/CPA support, flexible working, and a modern office designed to support your professional

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in audit/assurance.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Experience completing financial statement audits from planning to completion.
• Experience in Big 4 or mid-tier firms.
• Strong communication and team collaboration.
• Ability to manage priorities and engage with clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assurance engagements across a diverse client portfolio.
• Project manage engagements from planning through to completion.
• Lead, coach and develop junior staff to build capability.
• Manage engagement economics, including budgets and resourcing.
• Apply risk awareness and professional judgement to complex audits.
• Leverage technology to enhance audit delivery.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Ranked Top 15 in the Australian Financial Review and as part of the HLB International network the 8th largest network in the world, we're seeing strong client demand and real momentum across the business.

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 over 80 people in Audit & Assurance, HLB offers genuine career 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

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