Associates and Senior Associates - Audit - Financial Services
EY · Melbourne, Australia · 29d ago
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Associates and Senior Associates – Audit – Financial Services
The opportunity
We are actively recruiting Audit professionals at the Associate and Senior Associate level to join our Financial Services Audit teams. These roles are based in Naarm – Melbourne and Warrang – Sydney.
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.
Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.
Your key responsibilities
- 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.
- Developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues.
- Coaching and mentoring more junior team members and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements.
- Understanding our clients’ unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible.
Skill and attributes for success
- 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/or progress towards/completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
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.
- Experience in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters
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 depending 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 75,000 to AUD 112,000 inclusive of superannuation dependent on skills, experience and work location.
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