Associates and Senior Associates - Audit - Financial Services

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 Auditor opportunities are offered on a flexible full-time basis.

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 progress towards/completion of CPA/ CA ANZ or associated equivalents.

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 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. 

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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