External Audit Graduates 2026

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia HLB Mann Judd Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

HLB Mann Judd Melbourne's Audit Graduate Program is now open for external auditor graduates, for an early February 2026 commencement.

Key benefits:

  • Professional study support, including financial assistance, mentorship & study leave, whether it be for CA, CPA, CISA or another qualification to fit your role.
  • A tailored learning & development plan, combing technical, soft-skills and "on the job", to fast track your growth
  • Genuine work-life integration with hybrid work and flexible hours options, employee wellbeing initiatives, funded social club activities and events
  • Access to wide range of clients from day one, spanning listed, private, public and not-for-profit sectors
  • International secondment opportunities – HLB International is the number 8 ranked accounting network globally
  • Recognised CAANZ Training Employer
  • The benefit of a culture that is nurtured by our VAST values: Valuable, Accessible, Supportive and Trustworthy
  • Commitment to our 3 strategic CSR pillars of Diversity & Inclusion, Environment and Community.
  • Access to cutting edge technological tools such as "ChatHLB" our internally developed AI platform.

HLB Mann Judd is a leading advisory and accounting firm with a history of innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. As part of HLB International, we are the number 8 ranked accounting network globally. Our Melbourne firm, located in the CBD, has a strong client focus, working with listed, private, public and NFP sector entities.  We were recognised as the 'Best Accounting & Consulting Services Firm' in the 2024 Client Choice Awards, the 4th time we have won this prestigious award in the last 5 years.

As a Graduate with HLB, you will be a recent university graduate wanting to kick start your career and accelerate yourself as a proficient and well-rounded professional.

We are a GradConnection Top 100 ranked graduate employer.  All our HLB Graduates benefit from our tailored Graduate Program as well as a tailored learning and development plan. For more details about our graduate program, please refer to the careers section of our website.

Are you:

  • Passionate about external audit with the drive and passion to establish yourself as a respected professional.
  • An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Studying a relevant degree for your stream of interest (e.g. accounting, information systems, data analytics, cyber security, etc.) or have graduated within the last two years.
  • A critical thinker who is solution focused.
  • A real team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and engaging with others.
  • Motivated to become a qualified Chartered Accountant or undertake other relevant professional study?

If you have answered YES to all of the above, we want you in our team

To apply, simply submit:

  1. Your Resume

  2. A Cover Letter outlining:

  3. Why you want to work for HLB Mann Judd;

  4. Which audit stream(s) you are interested in and why; and
  5. What interests you about Audit

3. Copies of your academic transcripts

To move things along quickly, our recruitment process is streamlined - no tiring group assessment days. If you're shortlisted, you will:

  • Participate in an initial phone interview with our friendly HR team.
  • Attend an interview with a representative from the relevant business unit.
  • Undergo some final checks and receive an offer if you're successful.

Apply now to start your career at HLB Mann Judd.

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