Senior Auditor

BDO Administration Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO is expanding its Sydney Audit practice and seeks talented Auditors and Senior Auditors to join our team. You’ll manage key stages of the audit lifecycle, from planning and fieldwork through to reporting, while building strong client relationships and developing technical expertise.

As a Senior Auditor, you’ll mentor junior staff, lead portions of engagement work, and contribute to delivering high-quality financial reporting for a diverse portfolio of clients, including proprietary and listed

Qualifications

• CA qualified or equivalent professional designation.
• Strong knowledge of Australian IFRS.
• In-depth understanding of Australian Auditing Standards and statutory requirements.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and develop client relationships.
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute audits for large proprietary and listed organisations.
• Identify and communicate risk areas to clients.
• Develop audit strategies and draft audit plans.
• Review files around technical accounting and audit requirements.
• Draft management letters and audit completion reports.
• Prepare and review statutory financial reports.
• Maintain high level of client service through on-site visits.
• Mentor junior staff and build internal relationships.

Skills

CA qualified

Australian IFRS knowledge

Australian Auditing Standards

Independent thinker

Client relationship skills

Leadership / mentoring

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals. We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully. Whether you’re building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

As our Sydney Audit practice continues to grow, we’re looking for talented Auditors and Senior Auditors to join our expanding team. You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of clients, taking ownership of key stages of the audit lifecycle, from planning and fieldwork through to reporting. You’ll build strong client relationships, develop your technical expertise, and, at Senior Auditor level, support and mentor junior team members. It’s an exciting time to join us, with plenty of opportunity to grow your career and play a key role in the continued success of our Audit practice.

Key responsibilities

• Execute audits for large proprietary & listed organisations
• Identify & communicate risk areas to clients
• Develop audit strategies & drafting of audit plans
• Group audit instructions & documenting control environments
• Review files around technical accounting & audit requirements
• Draft management letters & audit completion reports
• Prepare & review of statutory financial reports
• High level of client service through on-site client visits
• Mentoring junior staff & building close internal relationships

About You

We’re looking for candidates with prior experience in Audit gained from a professional services firm who can add value from the outset. You’ll be excited to broaden your experience, take ownership of the audit process, and continue to develop your leadership and client relationship skills.

Skills/Attributes required

• CA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including Australian IFRS
• In-depth understanding of Australian Auditing Standards and statutory requirements
• Independent thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
• An ability to communicate with clients and stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to manage a variety of client portfolios to achieve team outcomes

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways. We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible. Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support. Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program. With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience. Our inclusive culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2026-2028 Employer Committed to Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]. We shape what matters. At BDO we are always looking ahead, thinking bigger, reaching further and always staying personal and human in everything we do. We’re by your side, backing you to explore ideas and new ways of working to shape the future you want to see.