EY 2026 Graduate Accounting Program

Join us as a graduate and you'll have the chance to build a truly exceptional career. We'll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential.

Through our coaching and training programs, you'll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. Find out more about EY.

What we can offer you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs
• Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing and leave - read more
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society

We're currently looking for students from a range of degrees. Students with an Accounting background may work in our Assurance, Risk Consulting, People Consulting, EY-Parthenon and Tax teams. Find out more about where your degree could fit.

Eligibility

To be eligible for our Graduate Program, you must meet the following criteria:

• You are currently in the final year of your degree program, or
• You have graduated and it has been no more than 24 months since you completed your studies at the time of your application
• You are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident. International students should refer to our International Student criteria at to ascertain their eligibility before applying.

What you can expect

• Candidates are required to submit an online application, attaching their passport (or alternative photo ID), CV, and academic transcript.
• Eligible candidates will be invited to provide their team preferences and motivations.
• Candidates may be invited to complete an online Job Simulation assessment, which includes a video response question.
• Once we review your application and assessment results, you may be invited to an interview or Recruitment Day.

Please note that it can take up to six weeks to hear from us as we have a rigorous recruitment process in place for our student program roles.

We recommend applying early as we will be recruiting on an ongoing basis, and positions will close once filled. We ask that you only submit one application.

Apply now - We're all in to shape your future with confidence.

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.

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. 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    or option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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