Associates and Senior Associates – Financial Services in Brisbane

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. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

As our Associates & Senior Associates – Wealth & Asset Management, Financial Services, you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements, value start-ups and mature companies, perform operational due diligence reviews, map and test process and controls, and a broader range of related services. In most interactions, you will be expected to liaise with senior client personnel and will be encouraged to attend a number of industry events representing EY. In return, you can expect an unparalleled opportunity to work with leading Investment Managers and learn in-depth about the industry and how it operates. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with our EY Law, EY Tax, and EY Valuations and Business Modelling teams in serving our clients, providing you the opportunity to broaden your skill sets and knowledge. This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney.

Your key responsibilities

• Effectively managing Audit processes with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters, such as financial instruments.
• Engaging clients and providing advice and professionalism throughout transactions, including identification of areas for improvement in clients’ business processes.
• Effectively communicating with client stakeholders in a professional manner throughout client engagements.
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues.

Skills and attributes for success

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 delivering external audit and assurance engagements in the Wealth & Asset Management sector.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teaming.
• A positive attitude with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• A strong academic record, including a degree. CA or equivalent highly desirable, however will consider those with alternative qualifications.

What we offer you

• At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
• 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 up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

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The salary range for this role is AUD 76,000 to AUD 116,000 inclusive of superannuation dependent on skills, experience and work location.