Senior External Auditor

We are seeking an experienced External Auditor to join our Audit & Assurance team. This role offers the opportunity to support a dedicated team, ensuring the accuracy and transparency of client financial information.

Who we are

We’re a modern professional services firm located in the heart of Bendigo, Djaara Country, with a team of over 100 professionals. We’ve been providing services to Bendigo and surrounds for nearly 80 years and are a proud pillar of the Bendigo community.

Our culture

We believe every single team member is a leader and contributes to the success of our firm and our clients. We invest in organisational development, leadership skills and career planning, recognition and coaching to constantly enhance the experiences for our team.

A core part of our identity is our commitment to our local regional community. Each year we support Bendigo organisations, charities and not-for-profits through direct or in-kind sponsorship and involvement.

Furthermore, we’re committed to developing our environmental, social and governance sustainability to ensure our business practices have a measured and positive impact.

Our culture is something we value, nurture and routinely seek team feedback on, so that we can continue to foster a meaningful work environment for everyone.

The team

Our dedicated Audit & Assurance team works with clients to achieve strategic objectives and meet compliance and risk management obligations through the examination of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role

As a Senior Auditor, you will deliver high‑quality external audits in line with Australian Auditing Standards, focusing on higher‑risk areas, financial analysis and internal controls. You will clearly document and communicate audit findings to clients and internal stakeholders, support continuous improvement, and mentor junior team members.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• 3 + years' experience working with Clients in Public Accounting and/or Audit, specifically with financial reporting.
• A CA qualification or equivalent, or willingness to obtain (if so, we'll support you)
• Experience delivering high quality comprehensive external audits through the use of substantive audit procedures and effective internal controls to meet budgets and deadlines of client audit engagements in line with Australian Auditing Standards.
• Outstanding communication skills, written and spoken, comfortable communicating with individuals across all levels of an organisation.
• Commitment to and understanding of the importance of relationship building, with your colleagues, community and your clients.

AFS will offer you

• The ability to benefit from our formal and informal Flexibility at AFS policy, allowing work life balance through flexible start / finish times or adjustments to hours of work.
• A fast paced and challenging team environment, with constant learning and opportunity.
• The ability to bring your true self to work with our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with our policies like “dress for your day”.
• A hybrid work environment, with the ability to work from home or from our modern offices depending what your day entails.
• Opportunity to develop your career by attending networking events, participating in leadership training, and receiving ongoing development, support and guidance.
• A fun culture with our regular social club events, leadership and team building programs.
• A wellbeing focus, including our Employee Assistance Program, supportive environment, volunteer friendly workplace.

At AFS we recognise that we’re strengthened by diversity and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse cultural backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and workers of all ages.

Our commitment to the Bendigo Community is a top priority for us. While this position offers the convenience of hybrid work, it's essential to note that it is based in Bendigo. As part of this role, you will be expected to be in the office approximately two days a week and occasionally travel to our clients' premises in Bendigo and surrounds.

For further information about us, please visit our website www.afsbendigo.com.au or email recruitment@afsbendigo.com.au.

To explore this opportunity, click "Apply Now" submitting a CV, your qualifications and cover letter for the role and take your first step towards a fulfilling career journey with AFS. Applicants for this position, must have the right to work and live in Australia.