Audit Graduate 2026

StewartBrown are looking for Audit Graduates to join our team in 2026

About Us

StewartBrown is a chartered accountancy firm that prides themselves on a strong ethical focus, dealing largely with Not-for-Profits and charities. With over 80 years of experience and one of the top accounting firms in Australia (AFR 2019), we are a leading provider of accounting, audit, and financial advisory services, delivering service beyond numbers. We are committed to helping our clients achieve their personal and business financial goals, and our dedication to undertaking pro bono work each year helps to deliver meaningful support and drive positive change. We ensure our dynamic and supportive workplace culture mirrors our desire to serve our community with integrity, quality, and clarity in their financial service needs.

Our team of dedicated audit specialists provide financial services to all major business sectors, ranging from listed entities, Australian Financial Services Licence holders, Not-for-Profits to small private companies and trust accounts. Our true speciality supports clients within the Aged Care, Disability, and Community Care sectors and the nature of the work allows us to create connection and impact in the day-to-day of our clients and the people they serve.

We are dedicated to our team's personal and professional growth within the finance industry, offering an engaging and rewarding environment that fosters talent and greatly enhances existing skills. Mentoring programs along with training and development opportunities exist to encourage continuous growth and pave the way for professional advancement and career progression within StewartBrown.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Auditor, you will be given the opportunity to gain exposure to the provision of audit services in a professional working environment and assist the audit team in the completion of audits across our vast client base.  You will develop skills to enable you to:

• Prepare audit checklists and workpapers
• Understand the reporting requirements of different types of entities
• Prepare and review account reconciliations as appropriate
• Liaise with clients as directed
• Develop an understanding of client accounting systems
• Work collaboratively and independently with a highly functioning team

Exposure to these areas will provide invaluable skills and experiences that will form the foundations of a bright future at StewartBrown.

What you can offer StewartBrown:

The ideal candidate will have;

• Completed a degree in Commerce/Accounting in 2025
• Willingness to apply for the CA/CPA
• Excellent communication skills (this role will have a client-facing component)
• Demonstrated fluency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• A work ethic that consistently demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and logical thinking in your approach to tasks
• An eagerness to learn and grow within a professional services firm
• Australian citizenship or residency or legal working entitlements within Australia
• Proven experience in accounting and/or finance (not essential)
• Interest in not-for-profits (not essential)

What StewartBrown can offer you:

At StewartBrown we value our people. We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements.

These benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Travel allowance
• An annual allowance for Professional registration fees
• Training and development opportunities
• Support to complete CA/CPA
• Career progression opportunities
• Team sporting and social activities
• Tailored employee support initiatives such as Wellness Leave; up to 5 extra days a year to support balance, wellness, and overall health
• Flexible working arrangements, options to work between our Chatswood and Miranda office.

We value diversity and welcome people from a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you are finishing your degree this year and looking for an Audit Graduate opportunity, upload your application and cover letter with your details and APPLY NOW

We appreciate everyone who has taken the time to apply but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.