Audit Technical Manager Senior Manager

About SW Accountants & Advisors

SW Accountants & Advisors (SW) is Australia's best kept accounting secret. We are a leading advisory and accounting firm with a 90-year history in Australia. Operating in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, we have over 45 Partners and 400 staff nationally. SW provide a full range of audit, business advisory, corporate finance, tax, private clients, and wealth management solutions. We are proud to be ranked as the 22nd largest firm by revenue in the 2025 AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms and the 9th largest national practice in Australia.

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About the role

We are seeking an experienced audit professional to join our Audit Technical support team. Working closely with the Audit Technical Director, you will play a key role in driving audit quality across the Audit division through the development of audit and assurance methodology, supporting technical consultations, development and delivery of technical training programs, and implementation of quality initiatives.

This position is ideal for a technically strong all-rounder with a passion for auditing standards and audit quality. You will enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with engagement teams, and driving continuous improvement in audit. The role offers the opportunity to work on challenging and emerging topics and the ability to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of audit quality within our firm.

Melbourne and Sydney are the preferred locations for this role.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support and consultation to engagement teams on complex audit and assurance matters.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of audit methodology, workpapers, tools and guidance, including for the delivery of financial statement audits, sustainability assurance and regulatory engagements.
• Monitor changes to professional standards, legal and regulatory requirements and assess their implications for tools, guidance and methodology.
• Develop and deliver audit technical training and learning programs.
• Contribute to strategic projects that enhance audit quality and the consistent delivery of audit and assurance engagements, including through the use of technology and AI.
• Liaise with regulators, professional bodies and standard setters where required.

Skills and experience

• CA Qualified (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in external audit.
• Previous audit technical experience is highly regarded but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of auditing and assurance standards, professional and ethical standards, and of legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to Australian audit engagements.
• A genuine interest in emerging issues, and the use of technology and innovation to enhance audit quality
• High attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply sound judgement to complex technical matters.
• Experience designing and delivering training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyse, interpret, and communicate complex information clearly.

• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with engagement teams and key stakeholders.

Best kept secrets of SW

• Progressive firm, with excellent career opportunities
• Hybrid working environment
• 2 additional AL days per year
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for non-primary
• Paid volunteer leave
• Refer to client and refer a friend bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness perks
• Assistance with home office setup
• Social Club
• Tailored Learning and Development Program
• Paid Course/study leave
• 1 paid professional membership per year
• Weekly lunch provided
• Luxurious end of trip facilities

Excellent opportunity for an experienced auditor to play a key role in enhancing audit quality within our Audit and Assurance team.