Senior Associate – Audit

Prosperity People Solutions Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working with flexible hours

CA/CPA study support

Paid volunteering day

Wellbeing initiatives

Additional leave days

Job summary

Prosperity People Solutions Pty Ltd – Melbourne VIC is seeking an experienced auditor to take ownership of engagements within a global top-tier audit practice. You will manage day-to-day audits across ASX-listed, private equity-backed, family-owned, and not-for-profit clients, guiding junior staff and collaborating with Managers and Partners.

You’ll lead planning through reporting, work across sectors, and act as a trusted contact for client finance teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' external audit experience.
• CA, CPA or ACCA qualified, or close to completing.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Experience across full audit cycle with listed, private and SME clients.

Responsibilities

• Running external audit engagements from planning through to reporting.
• Auditing clients across sectors including financial services, property and construction, manufacturing, retail, technology and healthcare.
• Identifying key audit risks and ensuring compliance with Australian Auditing Standards.
• Reviewing junior staff work and presenting findings to clients and engagement leaders.
• Serving as day-to-day contact for clients’ finance teams, including founders and owners in family and SME businesses.
• Coaching and supporting junior team members.

Skills

Client relations

Leadership

Auditing

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Prosperity People Solutions Pty Ltd – Melbourne VIC

This role suits an auditor who's ready to take more ownership of their engagements. You'll join the audit practice of a global top-tier firm, working across a genuinely varied portfolio, from ASX-listed groups and private equity-backed businesses through to family-owned companies, fast-growing SMEs and not-for-profits. You'll run audits day to day, work closely with Managers and Partners, and help develop the next generation of the team.

Key responsibilities

• Running external audit engagements from planning through to reporting
• Auditing clients across sectors including financial services, property and construction, manufacturing, retail, technology and healthcare
• Identifying key audit risks and making sure work meets Australian Auditing Standards
• Reviewing junior staff work and presenting findings to clients and engagement leaders
• Being a trusted day-to-day contact for clients' finance teams, often working directly with founders and owners in family and SME businesses
• Coaching and supporting junior members of the team

About you

• Minimum 2 years' external audit experience, ideally from a Big 4, mid-tier or chartered firm
• Solid technical knowledge of AASB and audit methodology
• Experience across the full audit cycle, ideally with a mix of listed, private and SME clients
• CA, CPA or ACCA qualified, or close to completing
• Must have full Australian working rights
• Confident with clients and comfortable leading a small team on site
• A varied portfolio covering listed entities, family businesses, SMEs, private equity-backed groups and not-for-profits
• Hybrid working with genuine flexibility, including work-from-home days and flexible start and finish times
• A clear path to Assistant Manager, backed by structured training and full CA/CPA study support
• Additional leave days, wellbeing initiatives and a paid volunteering day
• The backing and reputation of a global firm with a collaborative, down-to-earth local team