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About the Role
We have an exciting Assistant Manager opportunity to join our Brisbane Audit team BDO’s Audit practice is a major player within the local marketplace, auditing many of Australia’s leading public and private sector organisations across a diverse industry base.
Our thriving audit practice works with and provides services to some of the most exciting, established and emerging companies. You will have the opportunity to work in a high performing team on a diverse client base with exposure to challenging work in a cross section of industries.
Key responsibilities include:
Plan, execute and complete audit engagements, including delivery of complex audit areas across a range of complexity and scale
Support and guide the Audit team through coordination, review of work and on‑the‑job coaching
Identify audit and engagement risks and contribute to the development and execution of appropriate audit approaches for each assignment
Prepare and review working papers, audit queries, correspondence and draft reports to ensure readiness for Manager and Partner review
Lead and participate in technical audit and accounting matters, including preparation of technical positions and consultations
Liaise with clients on day‑to‑day audit matters and assist in identifying future opportunities
About You
Demonstrated external audit experience in a professional services firm
Experience completing and reviewing audit work across complex engagements and a passion for developing teams
CA/CPA qualification
Strong technical understanding across financial statements areas and audit standards
Ability to identify potential risks of material misstatement and design audit tests to mitigate those risks
Experience in reviewing General Purpose accounts, including exposure to listed or larger entities
Strong attention to detail and commitment to audit quality
Why join our Audit team
Be recognised and valued within a supportive, high‑performing team
Professional opportunities and long‑term growth, supported by Partner‑led mentoring
A strong commitment to your ongoing development across technical, advisory, leadership and management capability, supported by both technical and non‑technical training
A values led culture that shapes how we work with each other and our clients
Competitive salary based on level of experience: starting from $109,000 inclusive of super
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 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 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for 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 recruitment@bdo.com.au
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients seeking audit, tax and advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes from large corporate organisations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across an array of industry sectors.
At BDO, we are guided by our values that are the foundation of what we deliver: IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST.
This is about delivering ideas and advice that create value; quality-driven people who are motivated by providing exceptional client service; and being trusted to get the job done.
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