Audit Partner, Sydney

Lawson Delaney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Delaney in Sydney is seeking an accomplished Audit Partner to join its market‑leading Sydney practice. This senior growth appointment is designed for an experienced audit leader with deep client relationships and a track record of driving revenue and expanding services.

You will shape strategy, build trusted partnerships with mid-market clients, mentor less experienced teams, and work with leadership to execute on ambitious growth plans across the firm.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in audit and assurance.
• Proven track record in growing client portfolios.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Excellent client relationship management and business development skills.
• Commercial acumen with a relationship-led approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth across the Audit practice
• Develop and deepen senior client relationships
• Identify and convert new business opportunities
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic growth
• Deliver high-quality audit services to mid-market clients

Skills

Audit & assurance

Business development

Client relationship management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Job description

A leading mid-tier firm is seeking an accomplished Audit Partner to join its Sydney practice.

This is a senior growth appointment for a well-regarded audit leader with strong market presence, deep client relationships and a genuine interest in helping grow an already successful platform. The opportunity will suit someone who combines technical credibility with commercial instinct and enjoys building trusted client partnerships over the long term.

The incoming Partner will play a key role in driving the continued growth of the practice, backed by an established brand, quality leadership and broad internal capability. The firm is particularly interested in individuals who can bring momentum through their profile, networks, referral channels and ability to create new opportunities in the market.

The role

• Drive growth across the Audit practice
• Develop and deepen senior client relationships
• Identify and convert new business opportunities
• Work closely with the broader leadership team on strategic growth initiatives
• Support cross-functional collaboration and client development across the firm
• Deliver high-quality audit and assurance services to a strong mid-market client base

About you

• Significant experience in audit and assurance
• Strong market credibility and an established professional profile
• A track record of developing client relationships and generating growth
• Commercial acumen and a relationship-led approach to business development
• The ability to create momentum and add value from an early stage
• Leadership capability aligned to a senior Partner appointment

Why consider this opportunity

• Join a top mid-tier firm with an excellent reputation
• Step into a role with a genuine growth mandate
• Work within a high-quality, well-supported platform
• Influence strategy and help shape the future direction of the practice
• Be rewarded in line with your commercial contribution and impact

This is an outstanding opportunity for a growth-minded senior adviser seeking platform strength, strategic influence and long-term upside in the Sydney market.