Senior Associate – Audit in Melbourne

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.

If you are looking for a new adventure in FY27, we have fantastic opportunities on offer for Working Holiday Visa holders with Audit experience. Make the most of your time in Australia by gaining valuable hands‑on experience in the Assurance profession, while immersing yourself in Australia’s unique lifestyle and culture.

As part of EY Audit, you will be given the leading-edge tools and technology you need to develop your skills and contribute to impactful work supporting our clients across diverse industry sectors. EY Audit professionals partner with our clients to navigate risks and complexities, creating long-term value, trust, and confidence within their organisations.

As a Senior Associate in Audit, you will work alongside the data transformation team to create new custom audit solutions which are at the forefront of innovation, leaving time to genuinely engage, consult and connect with our clients and teams. 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.

Eligibility, Skills And Attributes For Success:

• Hold a valid Working Holiday Visa for Australia (with a minimum of 6 months remaining). There is the potential for sponsorship for a longer‑term work visa (subject to eligibility and approvals).
• A degree and/or progress towards/completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience delivering external audit and assurance engagements.
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• 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.

What We Offer You:

• 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, 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 pending on skills and experience.

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 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.