Job details
| Location: | Brisbane |
| Salary: | $120000 - $140000 per annum |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Discipline: | |
| Reference: | V-135373 |
| Posted: | about 2 hours ago |
Job description
External Audit Manager – Big 4 Firm- Brisbane CBD
- Hybrid Work + Career Growth
- Up to $140k inc super
Take your audit career to the next level with one of Australia’s leading professional services firms.
If you’re a driven Audit professional ready to step into a leadership role with world-class training, flexible work options, and clear progression pathways — this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Why You’ll Love This Firm
Join a team that genuinely invests in its people. This Big 4 firm is renowned for its inclusive culture, collaborative leadership, and unrivalled development programs. You’ll work alongside some of the best minds in the industry — with the freedom and support to grow your career on your own terms.
What sets them apart:
- Defined career progression – transparent pathways to Senior Manager and beyond
- Global mobility opportunities – secondments across Australia and internationally
- Flexible hybrid working – balance your week between home and the office
- Competitive salary + bonuses – and industry-leading employee benefits
- Wellbeing focus – extra leave, mental health days and community volunteering
About the Role
As an External Audit Manager, you’ll take the lead on managing audit engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients — from large ASX-listed entities to complex private groups.
You’ll:
- Manage and review the work of audit teams across multiple engagements
- Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and clients
- Provide technical guidance, ensure audit quality, and identify improvement opportunities
- Coach and mentor junior team members to help them reach their potential
- Play a key role in business development, proposals and client presentations
About You
You’re a qualified audit professional who thrives on delivering excellence and leading high-performing teams.
You’ll ideally have:
- CA/CPA (or equivalent) qualification
- 5+ years’ experience in external audit within a Big 4 or mid-tier environment
- Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and IFRS
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills
- A passion for mentoring others and driving client success
What’s On Offer
- Salary package tailored to your experience
- Annual bonus program
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Paid parental leave and wellbeing initiatives
- Access to leadership training, professional memberships, and study support
Ready to take the next step?
Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat — we’ll walk you through the role, the culture, and how this move could fast-track your career.