Short Summary
Join an established Sydney CBD accounting firm for a short-term external audit contract, offering competitive remuneration and reasonable working hours.

- $90k–$120k package (pro rata or equivalent hourly rate)
- 2–3 month contract with manageable deadlines and regular working hours
- Working Holiday Visa candidates welcome, CA/CPA not essential

About
This established boutique chartered accounting and advisory firm has been operating in Sydney for approximately 70 years, with a team of around 15–20 professionals.
Located in Sydney CBD near Wynyard, the firm provides Audit, Business Services, Tax, SMSF and Corporate Advisory services to privately owned businesses, high-net-worth individuals and family groups.
The firm offers a collaborative working environment with reasonable workload expectations and a focus on maintaining regular working hours, even during audit season.

Position Overview
An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Auditor to join the team on a 2–3 month fixed-term contract.
You'll work alongside 2–3 existing auditors on external audit engagements for two large proprietary companies operating in civil contracting and private home building.

Typical responsibilities will include:

- Performing external audit fieldwork for large proprietary companies
- Testing financial statement balances and key transactions
- Reviewing supporting documentation and audit evidence
- Preparing audit workpapers and documenting findings




- Identifying and communicating audit issues to senior team members
- Working collaboratively with existing auditors to meet engagement deadlines
- Completing assigned audit work with minimal supervision

Requirements

- 4–6 years of external audit experience, ideally within public practice
- Experience auditing private companies and preparing audit workpapers
- Strong understanding of Australian Auditing Standards
- Ability to manage assigned audit work independently
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- CA or CPA qualifications advantageous but not essential
- Overseas-trained auditors and Working Holiday Visa holders welcome
- Availability to commit to a 2–3 month contract

Benefits

- $90k–$120k package pro rata, depending on experience
- Equivalent hourly rate available for contract arrangements
- Short-term prospect with an established Sydney accounting practice
- Regular working hours without excessive audit-season overtime
- Manageable deadlines and reasonable workload expectations
- Exposure to large proprietary companies
- Work directly alongside experienced auditors
- Convenient Sydney CBD location near Wynyard
- Suitable for local contractors and overseas auditors on Working Holiday Visas

Please note this is a short-term contract, with an extension beyond approximately 3 months unlikely.

If you are a motivated and ambitious individual looking to take the next step in your career, hit the apply button now for this exciting opportunity or call Luis Martinez on 0461 402 531

📌 Senior Auditor | 2–3 Month Contract | Sydney CBD
🏢 Hedley Scott Recruitment
📍 Sydney