Senior Associates - Financial Services - Financial Accounting Advisory Services
EY · Melbourne, Australia · 1mo ago
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Senior Associates - Financial Services - Financial Accounting Advisory Services
The opportunity
We are looking for Senior Associates to join our Financial Services Office (FSO) supporting the Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team. We are seeking driven and ambitious people to play a key role in driving growth by developing new and existing client relationships, supporting highly skilled project teams and delivering a first-class client experience. The team provides finance, treasury and other advisory services on financial product distribution and consumptions to banking, insurers, asset management, corporate and government clients. This role is open to individuals with valid Australian working rights.
This role reports to a Manager within the Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team and works closely with Managers and Senior Managers on client engagements.
This roles are based in Warrang – Sydney and Naarm - Melbourne. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.
Your key responsibilities
- Embrace a variety of client / project experiences, working collaboratively with EY teams.
- Be eager to learn on new engagements in both an advisory and assurance capacity.
- Demonstrate an intermediate proficiency in technical accounting, financial reporting and controls.
- Be professional and a self-starter who can both operate in teams and autonomously.
- Be accountable for quality work products (work papers and reports).
- Learn and ensure compliance with EY’s quality and risk management principles.
Skills and attributes for success
- Relevant bachelor’s degree and completed professional qualifications with 3-5 years of releavant experience in Finance, Risk or Treasury, i.e. CAANZ or CFA (or equivalent, recognised by these specific bodies).
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 product suite.
- Advanced business writing skills and communication skills (written and oral).
- Open to travel for work purposes, flexible with work hours to accommodate project deadlines.
Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.
- Understanding of financial product cash flows.
- Working experience in the Financial Services sector, preferably in Finance, Risk and Treasury.
- Capability in technical finance and financial risk management relevant matters and/or corporate or bank treasury function.
- Knowledge of contemporary technology tools such as Alteryx, BluePrism, PowerBI or Tableau
- Knowledge of or experience with accounting standard related to financial instruments i.e.: AASB9, AASB 13.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.
- Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
- Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
- A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
- Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
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 ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous
Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. 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. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
The salary range for this role is AUD 96,000 to AUD 113,000 inclusive of superannuation, dependent on skills, experience and work location.
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