External Auditor | Senior Associate | PwC Private

PwC Australia; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks annual leave

Floating public holidays

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Flexible work options

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking a Senior Associate in the Private Clients team to deliver high-quality external audits for a diverse client base, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong financial reporting.

You will plan, execute, and document audits, evaluate controls, and communicate findings to clients and senior colleagues while contributing to continuous improvement and team development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of external audit experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce/finance; CA qualification progress
• Analytical skills to identify risks and apply judgement
• Strong teamwork and willingness to learn from seniors
• Clear communication of audit findings to clients and stakeholders
• Foundational knowledge of auditing standards and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and execution of external audits of financial statements.
• Conduct substantive testing and audit procedures to identify risks.
• Evaluate internal controls and financial processes to support audit objectives.
• Prepare concise audit documentation, reports and findings for clients.
• Identify and communicate audit issues and collaborate with clients to resolve concerns.
• Engage in continuous improvement to enhance audit efficiency and quality

Skills

Audit experience

CA/CPA progress

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce or finance

Job description

At PwC, we work collaboratively to forge a brighter future for our people, clients, and the communities we serve. As a Senior Associate in our Private Clients team, you'll play a critical role in providing high-quality external audit services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing financial reporting across a wide spectrum of industries, from small, fast-growing companies to large entities.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle significant challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—allowing you to make a substantial impact. Here, your development is our priority. You’ll work with top-tier teams, embrace new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global network of over 370,000 professionals who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in planning and executing external audits of financial statements in compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Conduct substantive testing and detailed audit procedures to identify risks and ensure accuracy.
• Evaluate internal controls and financial processes to support audit objectives.
• Prepare clear and concise audit documentation, reports, and findings for clients and senior team members.
• Identify and communicate audit issues, collaborating with clients to resolve financial reporting challenges.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities to enhance audit efficiency and quality.

What we’re looking for:

Core skills:

• Audit Expertise: Minimum 3 years of experience in external audit; ideally, one year as a Senior Auditor or equivalent with exposure to private clients, owner-managed businesses.
• Bachelor's degree in commerce or finance, with progress toward or completion of a recognised CA qualification.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse financial information, identify risks, and apply professional judgement to audit processes
• Teamwork and Development: Strong collaboration skills with a willingness to learn from and support senior colleagues
• Communication Skills: Ability to prepare audit findings clearly and communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders
• Industry Awareness and Regulatory Understanding: Foundational knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks, and regulatory requirements, with a commitment to ongoing learning

What you’ll gain:

• Opportunities to work with leading organizations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
• Flexibility in choosing when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
• Generous leave entitlements including four weeks of annual leave and floating public holidays to support your work-life balance.
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.

We’re committed to treating all job applicants fairly and respectfully, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. On the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. Applications are only accepted directly from individuals.