Associates and Senior Associates – Audit – Financial Services

at Ernst & Young Australia
Published April 13, 2025
Location Sydney, Australia
Category Other  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Requisition ID: 1505467

 

 

Associates and Senior Associates - Audit - Financial Services Assurance

 

If we inspire you to do the work you love, will you still call it work?

 

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.

 

We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.

 

 

What’s in it for you?

 

We are actively recruiting Audit professionals at the Associate and Senior Associate level to join our Financial Services Audit teams in Sydney and Melbourne. Our Auditor opportunities are offered on a flexible full-time basis. You’ll help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters. In return, you can expect leading-edge learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You’ll be given all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us.

 

Your key responsibilities

Leading fieldwork, managing performance, coaching and mentoring more junior team members and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements
Effectively managing Audit processes with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters, including revenue, financial instruments and income taxes
Engaging clients and providing advice and professionalism throughout transactions, including identification of areas for improvement in clients’ business processes
Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues
Understanding our clients’ unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible
Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters

What we’re looking for

 

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

 

Proven experience as an Auditor delivering external audit and assurance engagements to clients in the financial services industry
Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits
Proven track record with developing and maintaining client relationships
Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management
A degree and progress towards/completion of CPA/ CA ANZ or associated equivalents

Ideally, you’ll also have:

Experience in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters

What we can offer you

 

Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility
Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness
Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits

 

Acknowledgement of Country

 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/au/reconciliation

 

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.

 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all.

We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

 

The salary range for this role is AUD 66,500 to AUD 113,000 inclusive of superannuation, dependent on skills, experience and work location.

 

 

EY | Building a better working world

 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

Direct Link to Apply: careers.ey.com