About this role We are looking for a passionate self‑motivated and driven individual to join our audit team as a senior associate within the Financial Services Assurance practice. Our practice serves banking, fintech, asset management and insurance sectors, delivering external audit and regulatory compliance services.

Responsibilities - Lead audit fieldwork and deliver high‑quality audit services for clients across the financial services industry.

- Design and implement audit strategies tailored to each client.
- Take ownership of assignments from planning to completion.
- Report directly to managers and partners.
- Mentor and manage team members during engagements.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and service.
- Review financial statements in compliance with IFRS or other relevant frameworks.
- Keep up to date with technical and regulatory developments impacting clients and the industry.
- Identify opportunities to enhance audit efficiency and add value, including the use of data analysis and AI.
- Collaborate across teams and service lines where required.
- Support with drafting reports for Manager/Director/Partner review.
- Show awareness of risk‑management processes.
- Actively seek feedback from coach, peers and clients and use those opportunities to learn and develop.
- Plan and organise workload effectively and show initiative to support the team and business to achieve its goals.

Qualifications and Experience - ACA/ACC (or equivalent) qualified or in progress.





- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in the financial services industry at a Big 4 or mid‑tier firm.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Client‑focused attitude.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent understanding of control documentation and assessment.
- Strong understanding of auditing fundamentals, including regulatory compliance audits (APRA and AFSL reporting advantageous).
- Strong skilled ethics.
- Ability to manage multiple projects/assignments concurrently.
- Excellent writing skills – strong report‑writing ability.
- Strong capabilities in Microsoft Office (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Benefits - 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction.

- Flexible working options, including part‑time, hybrid and adjusted hours.
- Support to undertake CA or other post‑grad study.
- Structured learning and development at all career levels.
- Fully funded gym membership.
- Health insurance discounts.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, those in the LGBTQI+ community, and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.

📌 Senior Associate, Financial Services (City of Sydney)
🏢 Grant Thornton Australia
📍 City of Sydney