Senior Audit Analyst

Nexia Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing benefits

In-house training

Secondment programs

Diverse culture

Job summary

Nexia Edwards Marshall in Adelaide's CBD is seeking a talented external audit professional to join our Audit & Assurance Services division, supporting high‑quality financial audits and expanding your analytical and technical skills under clear guidance.

Reporting to managers and partners, you will work on a broad range of client engagements, develop strong client relationships, and benefit from excellent training and a values‑based culture that puts people first.

Qualifications

• 2 years prior external audit experience in an Australian Accounting Practice and knowledge of accounting standards and audit procedures
• Commenced or completed Chartered Accountants Program through CAANZ or CPA Australia program or equivalent
• Completed Bachelors degree or higher qualification majoring in Accounting
• Able to develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Excellent english skills both written and oral
• Experience with clients in the not-for-profit sector, banking, building and construction industry, transport industry, professional services and wine industry an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the conduct of external financial audits, and assisting with reporting audit results
• Develop an understanding of a broad range of client businesses and the associated risks
• Assessing and reviewing internal controls and documenting client processes around key business cycles, testing the effectiveness of key controls and communicating deficiencies found
• Performing substantive audit procedures to confirm assets, liabilities, revenue and expenditure reported in the financial reports and accounting records
• Drafting engagement letters, strategy reports, completion reports and audit reports for review
• Local, intrastate and interstate travel may be required

Skills

External audit experience

Client relationship building

English communication

Audit procedures knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA/CPA accreditation in progress

Job description

A role filled with opportunity in a supportive team with exceptional training to enhance your skills in external Audit.

08th September, 2026

Are you ready to connect with your true potential?

Potential. At Nexia Edwards Marshall, we don’t just talk about it. We nurture it. Cultivate it. Unlock it. We bring it to life, not just for you, but with you. That’s the promise we make to our clients, and it’s the same promise we make to our great people. We do this because we believe in pushing the boundaries of personal potential and helping our people leave their mark on the world.

While we’re in the business of accountancy and advice, we’re actually in the business of people- because we believe that when great people are aligned, great things happen. We are incredibly proud of our values-based culture - prioritising our values over profit margins to make a positive impact.

Nexia Edwards Marshall is a firm known for its quality of work. We invest in GREAT people, work with GREAT clients and run a GREAT firm.

Current opportunity

As part of our Audit & Assurance Services division, you will be supporting our audit teams to produce high quality financial audits, building your analytical and technical skills underpinned by clear and strong communication.

Reporting to our great managers and partners you will perform a broad range of financial audit tasks and grow your technical and professional skills.

Based in our CBD offices you will be surrounded by specialists with technical expertise, receive high quality training and solid support to propel your career.

The role

• Assisting with the conduct of external financial audits, and assisting with reporting audit results.
• Develop an understanding of a broad range of client businesses and the associated risks.
• Assessing and reviewing internal controls and documenting client processes around key business cycles, testing the effectiveness of key controls and communicating deficiencies found.
• Performing substantive audit procedures to confirm assets, liabilities, revenue and expenditure reported in the financial reports and accounting records.
• Drafting engagement letters, strategy reports, completion reports and audit reports for review.
• Local, intrastate and interstate travel may be required.

08th September, 2026

Are you ready to connect with your true potential?

Potential. At Nexia Edwards Marshall, we don’t just talk about it. We nurture it. Cultivate it. Unlock it. We bring it to life, not just for you, but with you. That’s the promise we make to our clients, and it’s the same promise we make to our great people. We do this because we believe in pushing the boundaries of personal potential and helping our people leave their mark on the world.

While we’re in the business of accountancy and advice, we’re actually in the business of people- because we believe that when great people are aligned, great things happen. We are incredibly proud of our values-based culture - prioritising our values over profit margins to make a positive impact.

Nexia Edwards Marshall is a firm known for its quality of work. We invest in GREAT people, work with GREAT clients and run a GREAT firm.

Your skills and experience

• 2 years prior external audit experience in an Australian Accounting Practice and knowledge of accounting standards and audit procedures
• Commenced or completed Chartered Accountants Program through CAANZ or CPA Australia program or equivalent
• Completed Bachelors degree or higher qualification majoring in Accounting
• Able to develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Excellent english skills both written and oral
• Experience with clients in the not-for-profit sector, banking, building and construction industry, transport industry, professional services and wine industry an advantage.

Life at Nexia Edwards Marshall

Despite being part of the Nexia global network of over 600 offices across more than 120 countries, including offices in every mainland state and territory in Australia, here you’re more than just another face. Locally at Nexia Edwards Marshall, we’re just the right size for you to reach decision-makers and make a real impact. You will report to our approachable and highly skilled Partners and Managers who readily share knowledge and inspire others to reach their potential. You are part of a community that works together and socialises together.

We strive to give you the right tools, high-quality training, and solid support to propel both your career and personal life. Here are just a few of our high-value, benefits that support your personal well-being and professional growth:

• Flexible working arrangements and work/life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits - mental and physical wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Regular inhouse training, national and international career development and training opportunities
• National and global secondment programs and client-side placement opportunities
• The outstanding Nexia Australia network resources and QA provide you with technical support and training for success.
• High-quality and diverse clients
• A welcoming and diverse culture with a great social calendar of events!

Our teams work with integrity, trust, respect and honesty. Genuinely supporting each other and working together in synergy. To find out more about our services, values and culture visit sa.nexia.com

Are you looking to take the next step in your career and join a welcoming and diverse culture where your story, potential and hard work are not only seen – but also celebrated? Then this role could be for you.

Salary range $85,000 - 100,000 package including superannuation

Nexia Edwards Marshall is always striving to make a difference. Nexia Edwards Marshall recognises and pays our respects to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation, in particular, the Kaurna people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which our Adelaide office is situated.