Seasonal External Audit / Financial Accountant

Are you an experienced Auditor or Accountant looking for temporary, seasonal work? We are currently seeking accounting professionals to join our Audit & Assurance (AA) or Financial Reporting & Corporate Advisory (FRC) teams on a temporary, seasonal basis to provide support during our upcoming busy period (July – October).

These short-term, temporary opportunities may suit Accountants looking to return to the workforce after a career break, working holiday visa holders, or candidates who are seeking flexible work aligned to their availability.

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.

The role

Depending on your background and interest, you may work within either Audit & Assurance or Financial Reporting & Corporate Advisory, contributing to high-quality client outcomes during our peak period.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting audit engagements across planning, execution, and finalisation.
• Assisting with financial reporting, technical accounting, and advisory tasks.
• Preparing working papers and client deliverables.
• Supporting team members and liaising with clients to meet key deadlines.
• Actively contributing to a high‑performing team during busy season.

About you

We are excited to hear from candidates who:

• Have previous experience in audit, accounting, or financial reporting roles.
• Enjoy working in a fast paced, busy environment.
• Are confident working to deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative professional team.
• Are available for a fixed-term engagement during the busy period (July-Oct)

AFS will offer you

• Flexibility allowing work life balance through flexible start / finish times or adjustments to hours of work and remote working options.
• 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 on what your day entails.

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.

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. Applicants for this position, must have the right to work in Australia.