Audit Associate and Accounting Technician

Audit Associate and Accounting Technician

General Information

Location: Waterford

Business Area: Assurance / Audit

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking Accounting Technicians / Entry-Level Audit Associate to join our growing Audit team. This role is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to develop a strong foundation in audit and assurance within a structured, supportive, and high-quality learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of audit engagements in accordance with EY audit methodology and professional standards


• Perform audit procedures on key financial statement areas


• Prepare audit working papers and documentation in line with audit quality requirements


• Assist with walkthroughs and testing of internal controls


• Support audit seniors and managers with engagement fieldwork and administration


• Interact professionally with client finance teams to obtain audit evidence


• Use audit tools and Microsoft Excel to perform and document audit procedures


• Take responsibility for assigned tasks and complete them accurately and on time

To qualify for the role you must be 

• Accounting Technician qualification (qualified or finalist) or equivalent accounting experience


• Strong attention to detail and organised approach to work


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team


• Willingness to learn and take feedback constructively


• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Previous experience in audit, accounting, or a finance function


• Exposure to financial statements prepared under FRS 102 or IFRS

Career Progression

This role is designed as an entry point into the Audit profession. You will be supported from day one with a clear development pathway, enabling progression subject to performance and qualification progression.

About EY

As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory Services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.


• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.


• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working


• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance


• Web Doctor


• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave


• Free Gym Membership


• Travel Pass


• Maternity & Paternity Leave


• Bike to Work Scheme


• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards


• Tech MBA paid by EY

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.


• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.


• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.


• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.


• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.


• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.