Graduate - Audit & Assurance (Dec 2026)

Unitec; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Australia in Adelaide invites applications for an Audit Graduate to join our January 2027 cohort. You will develop essential audit skills, understand audit plans, prepare financial statements, and gain hands-on experience with electronic audit tools while working with a diverse client base across Australia.

You will be supported by structured learning, mentorship and real responsibility, with opportunities for international secondments and a clear path to progression within the Adelaide

Qualifications

• Studying or completed a degree in Business or Commerce with an Accounting major, or CA-accredited prerequisite units.
• Interested in client service and helping clients achieve their goals.
• A proactive self-starter who collaborates well and contributes ideas.
• Demonstrates a can-do attitude, resilience and a passion for continuous learning.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues and clients.
• A team player who can adapt to different situations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting audits and supporting financial statement preparation for diverse clients.
• Assisting with regulatory, compliance and IFRS guidance.
• Supporting acquittal statements and special‑purpose audits.
• Contributing to clear stakeholder‑facing financial reporting.
• Working on-site with clients across various industries.
• Exploring opportunities for international secondments and growth.

Skills

Client service

Proactive mindset

Teamwork

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Integrity

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Commerce with Accounting major

CA-accredited prerequisite units

Job description

Who we are:

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world’s 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

Are you ready to work at a company where you are part of the change?

RSM Australia is an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years’ experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

Join a workplace where your ideas matter, your development is prioritised, and your work creates meaningful impact from day one. This is a permanent role, and our graduates typically progress into their next career step within 12–18 months, supported by structured learning, mentorship and real responsibility.

Why RSM?

At RSM, your work helps organisations strengthen their financial reporting, meet regulatory obligations and build trust with stakeholders. You’ll be supported by a national and global network of experts, giving you access to diverse clients, hands‑on experience and opportunities to grow into a confident and capable audit professional.

As an Audit Graduate at RSM, you will have the opportunity to develop essential audit skills, understand audit plans, prepare financial statements, develop a working knowledge of the fundamental electronic audit tools, and much more!

Conducting audits for our wide variety of clients across Australia provides an exciting chance to gain intricate knowledge of everyday business operations and financial reporting. You will work closely with our clients to establish trustworthy relationships and serve as their reliable advisors.

This role is an opportunity to join our Adelaide Audit team as a part of our January 2027 cohort.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting financial statement audits to ensure accuracy and uncover insights
• Supporting regulatory and compliance audits
• Assisting with acquittal statements and special purpose audits
• Contributing to financial reporting that supports clear stakeholder communication
• Providing regulatory, technical and IFRS guidance
• Working on‑site with clients across various industries
• Exploring opportunities for international secondments
• Embracing new challenges and learning opportunities every day

About You:

You’re someone who is motivated, detail‑oriented and eager to build a career in audit. You bring initiative, professionalism and a strong sense of integrity to everything you do. You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Are studying or have completed a degree in Business or Commerce with an Accounting major, or hold CA‑accredited prerequisite units
• Enjoy client service and helping people achieve their goals
• Are a proactive self‑starter who collaborates well and contributes ideas
• Bring a can‑do attitude, resilience and a passion for continuous learning
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
• Work well in a team environment
• Can absorb new knowledge and apply it across different situations

Life at RSM:

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!

Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.