Associates and Senior Associates

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Associates and Senior Associates – Audit – Australia 

The opportunity

As our Associate or Senior Associate you'll find an exciting profession and industry to be part of right now. At EY you will work alongside the data transformation team to create new custom audit solutions which are at the forefront of innovation in digitalising and automating most stages of an audit, leaving time to genuinely engage, consult and connect with our clients and teams. 

At EY you will be given 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. You can expect leading-edge learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. 

We are actively recruiting Audit professionals to join our teams across all EY office locations in Australia. Our Audit opportunities are offered on a flexible full-time basis.

Your key responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating audits with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues, ensuring audits are executed in compliance with policies and protocols. 
• Executing audit processes with an understanding of an entity's operating environment. 

Skills and attributes for success 

Ideally, you'll 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 delivering external audit and assurance engagements.
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach.
• Experience in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters. 
• A degree and/or progress towards/completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
• The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and providing value added recommendations. 

What we offer you 

At EY, we'll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. 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  
• 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 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally       
• 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  

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. 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. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

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

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

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