As a Senior Auditor, you will play a critical role in evaluating the financial operations and controls of our clients. Your analytical skills and attention to detail will help identify areas for improvement and enhance financial reporting accuracy.
Key Role Activities
- Conducting audits of accounting systems, procedures and financial statements
- Agreeing reconciliations and other supporting documents to trial balances / financial statements
- Assess risk and internal controls, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations.
- Providing assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements
- Preparing journal entries and financial statements
- Reviewing organisations internal control environment
- Monitoring audit costs by reference to budgeted fees for individual audits
- Communication with Australian team members in respect of queries and review points
Selection Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CA/CPA qualification is a plus
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in audit or related field, preferably within an accounting firm.
- Knowledgeable of Australian accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in accounting software such as Caseware, MYOB, Xero and Microsoft Office Suite.
- A reliable work ethic that ensures prompt communication with clients and team members
Highly Desirable Experience
- Experience working within an Australian Financial Reporting environment, with a strong understanding of applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate information requirements clearly and professionally with clients via phone and email.
- End-to-end audit engagement experience.
Behavioural Competencies
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume audit environment.
- High level of attention to detail
- Well-developed computer literacy to ensure efficiency and productivity
- Display initiative and willingness to learn
- Exhibit well developed verbal and written communication
- Commitment to supporting The Bentleys Experience values to distinguish our organisation and service from others in the industry.
About our Offer
Our colleagues are committed, client-focused and enjoy a positive work-life harmony. We offer a supportive and positive team culture, the opportunity for growth through training and career advancement, and competitive salary packages. In addition, you can expect:
- 20-day leave credits consumed at your discretion with up to 10 days convertible to cash
- Bonus leave – 5 days each FY (based on eligibility)
- HMO on hire for yourself and dependent
- Onsite training perks of free staff accommodation and travel reimbursement
- Personal development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangement
- Prime CBD location in an eco-friendly building
You may visit our website at https://www.bentleys.com.au/
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What We Do
Bentleys Queensland is a full service advisory and accounting firm, established in 1948. With offices in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and Emerald, we have 25 Partners and Directors, and almost 200 experienced and diverse team members. Bentleys Queensland is part of the Bentleys Network. Ranked at number 12 in Australian Financial Review's Top 100 Accounting Firms, Bentleys is an international network of advisory and accounting firms, with more than 700 talented staff delivering solutions from 17 locations across Australia, New Zealand and China. We work with aspirational businesses and entrepreneurial people to help them get where they want to be. As essential advisors, we provide future thinking, strategic direction and practical support to help strengthen businesses and to build personal wealth. Bentleys Queensland has a history of more than 70 years providing professional and dependable support across: - business & strategic advisory - accounting - taxation - audit - risk & assurance - corporate recovery & insolvency - technology & innovation - self-managed superannuation - HR - finance & lending, and - wealth management. Our advisors work with SMEs, family businesses, listed entities, professionals, individuals and government. We are industry-aligned with expanding specialist knowledge, skills and experience within our core industries which include agribusiness, health and ageing, family business and SMEs, government and education. Talk to us today, and we can help you get where you want to be.
