Audit & Advisory Accountant Intermediate Level (2–4 Years) | Cairns | Permanent Role Croft & Fisher is partnering with a respected professional services firm to appoint an Audit & Advisory Accountant to its Cairns-based team. This opportunity suits an accountant with 2–4 years’ external audit experience who has a genuine, long-term connection to the Cairns region and is looking to build a stable career while enjoying an outstanding lifestyle. Why Cairns? Cairns offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle, from access to the Great Barrier Reef and rainforest to short commutes, lower cost of living, and a close-knit professional community. This role offers capital-city aligned work and salary, without the capital-city burnout, and is ideal for someone looking to put down roots in the region. The Role You will work across a range of external audit and advisory engagements, supporting senior team members while continuing to develop strong technical capability. The work is varied, structured, and aligned with professional standards and best practice. This is a long-term role with clear development pathways for those committed to staying in Cairns. Key Areas of Involvement Supporting external audit engagements from planning through to completion Performing audit fieldwork, testing, and documentation Assisting with audit planning and risk assessments Preparing working papers and draft audit outputs Liaising with clients during engagements under senior guidance Contributing to advisory and assurance projects as required Working within established audit methodologies and quality frameworks About You 2–4 years’ experience in external audit or assurance within public practice Degree qualified in Accounting CA or CPA (in progress or intending to commence) highly regarded Strong attention to detail and analytical skills Professional communication and client-facing capability A demonstrated connection to the Cairns region (e.g. currently based in Cairns, returning to the region, family ties, long-term relocation plans) Seeking long-term stability and career progression in North Queensland Work Rights Requirement Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents. What’s on Offer Competitive salary benchmarked to capital-city audit roles High-quality, technically engaging audit and advisory work Structured training, mentoring, and career development Supportive, professional team culture Long-term role with stability and progression The opportunity to build a lasting career and lifestyle in Cairns Apply Now If you’re ready to build a long-term Audit & Advisory career in Cairns, we’d love to hear from you. Email: mitch@croftfisher.com Or call 0430 011 628 for a confidential discussion