Expressions of Interest - Senior Associate - Audit - Working Holiday Visa

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. Expressions of Interest – Senior Associate Audit Professionals on Working Holiday Visa The opportunity 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. If this is the year for broadening your horizons in a new country, let’s work together to make it happen! 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. Experience in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters. The ability to build relationships with clients, delivering key business and market insights. Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to teaming. You will be added to a talent pool and considered for suitable opportunities at our EY offices across Australia. 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 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. Acknowledgement of Country EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at 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. 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 or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY | Building a better working world Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. © 2026 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved.