Associates and Senior Associates - Audit - Australia

EY; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Comprehensive benefits with 8 weeks of

flex leave per year

Job summary

EY Australia is seeking Associates and Senior Associates in Audit across Australia, including Sydney, with flexible working options. You will join the data transformation team to digitalise and automate audit processes, enabling better client engagement and team collaboration.

This role can be performed from any EY office in Australia and may offer reduced hours for flexibility. EY is committed to learning, development, and building a better working world for its people and clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or recognition towards/across CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent required.
• Experience delivering external audit and assurance engagements.
• Experience leading planning, execution and reporting on audits.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating audits with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and ensuring compliance with policies.
• Executing audit processes with an understanding of an entity’s operating environment.

Skills

External audit experience

Audit planning leadership

Communication & collaboration

IFRS knowledge

Accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA)

Client relationship skills

Education

Accounting degree or professional qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA)

Job description

Associates and Senior Associates - Audit - Australia

Location: Sydney

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: 30 Aug 2026

Requisition ID: 1719214

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

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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.

This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

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 belowbutdon’tworry ifyoudon’ttick all the boxes.We’reinterestedin youraptitude,attitudeand 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’llfuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.We’reproud 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, includingup to26 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 arelocatedaround Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliationat 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 providingan equitableand barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best andparticipateequitably 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 [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

The salary range for this role is AUD 75,000 to AUD 112,000 inclusive of superannuation dependent on skills, experienceand work location.

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