SENIOR EXTERNAL AUDITOR – BRISBANE – LEADING INDEPENDENT CA FIRM (Job ID 925) Are you an Auditor wanting broader client exposure? Are you looking for real Partner mentorship? Are you ready to grow your career without burnout? THE COMPANY Our client is a progressive and well-respected professional services firm with a strong presence in the Australian market. Operating across audit and broader corporate advisory services, the firm partners closely with privately owned businesses, growth-focused enterprises and established organisations. They pride themselves on delivering commercial insight — not just compliance — and are known for maintaining a balanced, supportive workplace culture where performance and wellbeing go hand in hand. THE OPPORTUNITY This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced external auditor to step into a broader corporate advisory environment. Rather than a narrow “tick and flick” audit role, you’ll gain exposure to advisory-focused engagements that add real value to clients. You will lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, while mentoring junior team members and building strong client relationships. Travel will form part of the role, however expectations around hours are realistic and sustainable. This position is suited to someone ready to step into (or continue in) a Senior Auditor capacity within a firm that genuinely invests in its people. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, manage and execute external audit engagements Lead fieldwork and oversee completion of audit files Review work completed by junior staff and provide technical guidance Mentor and develop team members Build and maintain strong client relationships Communicate findings and reporting outcomes to senior leadership Identify opportunities to add value through advisory insights EXPERIENCE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED CA qualified or near completion Experience within an Australian professional accounting firm Strong external audit background across a range of client types Demonstrated experience delegating, reviewing and mentoring staff Ability to work autonomously and apply commercial judgement Strong organisational skills and a proactive work ethic Excellent written and verbal communication skills Driven and ambitious candidates with slightly less experience are encouraged to apply if they demonstrate strong technical capability and the right attitude. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Exposure to audit within a broader corporate advisory framework Direct mentorship from supportive and commercially focused Partners Realistic workload expectations and work-life balance Career progression pathways based on performance Collaborative team culture Competitive remuneration aligned with experience Please note: This job is based in Australia therefore, only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Australia or NZ will be considered. HOW TO APPLY Submit your résumé and application letter now by clicking the ' Apply To This Job ' button. For confidential discussion regarding this and other positions, we invite you to contact us directly on 07 5573 4215. Confidentiality is assured – Your application will be handled according to our Privacy Policy: Protecting the privacy of candidates, clients and other users
