Audit Associate and Accounting Technician

Audit Associate and Accounting Technician

 

General Information

 

Location: Limerick

Business Area: Assurance / Audit

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

 

The Opportunity

 

We are seeking Accounting Technicians / Entry-Level Audit Associate to join our growing Audit team. This role is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to develop a strong foundation in audit and assurance within a structured, supportive, and high-quality learning environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

 

• Assist in the delivery of audit engagements in accordance with EY audit methodology and professional standards
• Perform audit procedures on key financial statement areas
• Prepare audit working papers and documentation in line with audit quality requirements
• Assist with walkthroughs and testing of internal controls
• Support audit seniors and managers with engagement fieldwork and administration
• Interact professionally with client finance teams to obtain audit evidence
• Use audit tools and Microsoft Excel to perform and document audit procedures
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks and complete them accurately and on time

 

To qualify for the role you must be 

 

• Accounting Technician qualification (qualified or finalist) or equivalent accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail and organised approach to work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and take feedback constructively
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

 

Ideally, you’ll also have 

 

• Previous experience in audit, accounting, or a finance function
• Exposure to financial statements prepared under FRS 102 or IFRS

 

 

Career Progression

 

 

This role is designed as an entry point into the Audit profession. You will be supported from day one with a clear development pathway, enabling progression subject to performance and qualification progression.

 

 

About EY

 

 

As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory Services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

 

 

What working at EY offers

 

 

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

 

Plus, we offer:

 

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

 

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

 

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

 

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver ex