2024 EY Audit Part-Time Student – Canberra

What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and on the world?

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart. We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today, and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. 

What’s in it for you? 

As part of our Audit team in Canberra, you will be a part of a close-knit team and receive great support for your personal and professional development. We’ll help you achieve your career goals with early responsibility and continuous support. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll work as part of a team to help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting, financial sustainability, controls and processes, and strategic direction. In return, we’ll provide you with the tools, the technology, and the opportunities so you can inspire change and open doors. You can expect leading-edge learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations, including support in undertaking the Chartered Accountants Program.  

You can expect to be part of a young and vibrant team that enjoy the social aspects of working as a team. We have some of the most sophisticated audit clients in Canberra and the surrounding regions – ranging from brand name technology companies, some of Australia’s most interesting commercial Government enterprises, an iconic Canberra sports team, and a number of Australia’s largest defence industry companies providing services to the Department of Defence. 

Your key responsibilities 

• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes 
• Demonstrating you are a team player, with strong communication skills, and an attitude to learn and grow
• Participating in audit discussions with the team
• Preparing audit documentation with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters, with guidance from your teams
• Engaging with clients to understand processes and transactions and identifying areas for improvement in clients’ business processes 
• Understanding our clients’ unique ambitions and needs and considering how that might add to audit risk 

Eligibility

To apply for our part time student opportunity, you are required:

• To have completed your first year of study and be in your second year of university bachelor’s degree OR currently studying master’s degree
• Currently studying a degree with a major in accounting
• To hold an Australian Citizenship 
• To be available to start part time work for 2 to 3 days a week

What we can offer you

• A career foundation to put your studies into practice and build your transferable leadership skills essential for your future. Discover how at EY a career is yours to build at ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• A flexible working environment. Discover how, when and where you can work at ey.com/au/flexibility
• To be part of a safe and diverse team that values belonging and inclusion. Read our DE&I statement at ey.com/au/diversityinclusionstatement
• Competitive remuneration. Explore the benefits at ey.com/au/benefits

What you can expect 

• All candidates are required to submit an online application attaching their passport (or alternative ID), CV and academic transcript 
• All eligible candidates will be invited to complete an online application form
• Once we review your application and assessment results, you may be invited into an interview

We recommend applying early as we will be recruiting on an ongoing basis, and positions will close once filled.

Please note we have a rigorous recruitment process in place for our student roles and so it may take us some time to get back to you.

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 ey.com/au/reconciliation

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours. 

At EY we take inclusivity seriously, and we’re committed to removing barriers and improving the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. 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 [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 4). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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

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