National Audit Quality, Training and Innovation Specialist

Bentleys is one of Australasia's largest advisory and accounting networks, with more than 700 professionals and 80 Partners across 18 locations in Australia and New Zealand.

For over 70 years, we've helped businesses and individuals achieve their goals through practical advice, strong relationships and specialist expertise across audit, tax, advisory, wealth management and corporate services.

As a member of Allinial Global, one of the world's leading accounting associations, we combine the strength of an international network with the personal approach of a locally connected firm.

Our culture is shaped by being Insightful, Authentic, Dynamic and Connected . These values guide how we work with our clients and each other, creating an environment where collaboration, growth and meaningful relationships are at the heart of what we do.

About Us

Bentleys is one of Australasia's largest advisory and accounting networks, with more than 700 professionals and 80 Partners across 18 locations in Australia and New Zealand.

For over 70 years, we've helped businesses and individuals achieve their goals through practical advice, robust relationships and specialist expertise across audit, tax, advisory, wealth management and corporate services.

As a member of Allinial Global, one of the world's leading accounting associations, we combine the strength of an international network with the personal approach of a locally connected firm.

Our culture is shaped by being Insightful, Authentic, Dynamic and Connected . These values guide how we work with our clients and each other, creating an environment where collaboration,



growth and meaningful relationships are at the heart of what we do.

About the Role

As the National Audit Quality, Training & Innovation Specialist, you will be responsible for translating national audit priorities into practical, sustainable outcomes across the Bentleys network.

The role combines technical leadership, learning and development, knowledge management and process improvement. You will provide guidance on complex audit and assurance matters, maintain national methodology and resources, develop training programs and work with stakeholders across the country to implement initiatives that enhance audit quality and consistency.

You will also play an important role in evaluating and embedding new technologies, automation and innovative ways of working that improve the effectiveness of our audit teams while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Key areas of focus include:

- National audit methodology, policies and technical guidance
- Training, capability development and knowledge sharing
- Audit templates, tools and quality resources
- Process improvement, technology and innovation initiatives

About You

You are an experienced audit professional with strong technical expertise and a genuine passion for audit quality,



continuous improvement and developing others.

You have the ability to interpret complex technical requirements and translate them into practical guidance, learning solutions and resources that can be applied consistently across a national network. You are confident working with senior stakeholders, building relationships and influencing outcomes.

You will bring:

- CA ANZ, CPA Australia or equivalent professional qualification
- Significant experience in external audit and assurance
- Strong knowledge of Australian Auditing Standards, Australian Accounting Standards, ethics and quality management requirements
- Experience developing technical guidance, training programs or quality initiatives
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and project management skills

Experience within audit methodology, professional standards, quality management, learning and development, or technology-enabled audit transformation will be highly regarded.

Candidates must have full Australian working rights to be considered.

Our Benefits

- Hybrid and flexible working (work from home, and flexible start and finish times)
- Paid parental leave
- Financial support to complete or retain CA/CPA qualification
- Income protection
- Salary packaging options to maximise take-home pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - confidential mental health support
- ‘Dress for Your Day’ flexible dress code
- Access to senior staff and Partners invested in your development
- Social Club - EOFY and Christmas parties and quarterly mingles

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📌 National Audit Quality, Training and Innovation Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Bentleys
📍 Melbourne