Audit - Assurance Career Options

Audit - Assurance Graduate Programme

EY Audit - Assurance builds trust in financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance for informed business decisions and long-term success.

Which Audit - Assurance team interests you?

What is Audit - Assurance at EY?

Audits are the fundamental building blocks of effective capital markets. Audit - Assurance at EY involves providing clients and their stakeholders with confidence that their financial statements are accurate and trustworthy. This is critical to enable them to meet regulatory requirements, attract investors, and make informed business decisions. The audit - assurance services offered by EY enhance the credibility and reliability of financial information, fostering trust and transparency in the marketplace. By ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, EY helps clients build strong reputations and achieve long-term success.

At EY, this means that you will be collaborating closely with leaders across all industry sectors to deliver insightful assessments and challenge that empower organisations to navigate risks and uphold regulatory standards.

What You’ll Do

As a graduate in Audit - Assurance, you’ll:

Work directly with clients to understand their business and financial risks
Review internal controls and help improve how companies operate
Use emerging technologies to enhance audit quality and efficiency
Collaborate with senior leaders to deliver insights that drive better decisions
Explore specialist roles in areas like AI, data analytics, and global reporting

You’ll also have the chance to join our Global Reporting Centre of Excellence in Dublin, working with EY’s largest clients to transform how audits are delivered worldwide.

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AI & Data Team

At EY, we believe in the power of AI & Data to transform businesses and create a better working world. Our AI & Data Graduate Programme is designed for graduates who are eager to dive into the exciting field of data analytics and artificial intelligence.

AI & Data Graduate Programme

We welcome applications from graduates with diverse academic backgrounds who are passionate about data, AI and technology. Ideal candidates will possess:

A strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication abilities to convey complex ideas clearly.
A willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Applications for the 2026 EY Graduate Programme can be made here xxx.

Smart Move

At EY, AI & Data is at the forefront of our mission to help clients unlock the value of their data and technologies. Our dedicated AI & Data team utilise advanced analytical techniques and cutting-edge technologies to transform complex data into actionable insights. By collaborating with clients across various industries, we tackle critical challenges such as enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic decision-making. Our commitment to innovation and excellence empowers organisations to harness the full potential of their information assets, enabling them to thrive in an increasingly data-driven world.
This two-year programme offers a unique opportunity to join the largest AI & Data team in Ireland, working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic environment. You will engage in a variety of projects that focus on leveraging data, AI and technologies to drive insights and solutions for our clients. As a graduate, you will have the chance to:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, data-driven solutions that address industry-specific challenges.
Participate in hands-on training with leading analytical tools and technologies, including platforms that integrate AI and GenAI capabilities.
Contribute to projects that address real-world challenges, including compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
Work alongside our strategic alliances to enhance our offerings and expand our impact across sectors.

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IT Controls

Our IT Controls Assurance Team combines digital know-how with advanced technology to help clients understand and respond to the changing IT risks within their environment. Our experience helps clients grow, manage, protect and, when necessary, transform their businesses. Together, we shape entire industries by applying the right technological solutions to real world problems. Your diversity of thought will only strengthen our work within this incredibly varied business area.

Smart Move

Technology is at the heart of most modern organisations. While Technology opens opportunities, it also exposes organisations to risks. As organisations continue to transform at pace and embrace new emerging technology, there is an ever increasing need for support in mitigating risk.

Our IT Controls Assurance Team combines digital know-how with advanced technology to help clients understand and respond to the changing IT risks within their environment.

Our IT Controls Assurance Graduate Programme:

Our experience helps clients grow, manage, protect and, when necessary, transform their businesses. Together, we shape entire industries by applying the right technological solutions to real world problems. Your diversity of thought will only strengthen our work within this incredibly varied business area.

We have several work streams for you to experience which help EY clients on matters including improving their processes/governance policies and establishing future focused control strategies.

Across all the work streams, you will be given the opportunity, as you grow in your career, to lead meetings, identify issues, and propose solutions. You will work with different people from different levels and be exposed to different environments.
You will work on large complex audits, reviewing IT system and Business controls (such as IT General controls (ITGC), IT Automated Controls (ITACs) and report testing, etc.) to provide comfort to the Audit Partners so they can rely on the integrity of the financial reporting data.

With increased reliance on third parties offering SAAS (Software As A Service), there is a requirement for independent auditors to provide comfort on the adequacy of the controls in place. You will be conducting reviews over processes in dynamic environments, applying best practice control frameworks to produce reports that are relied upon by users of the products offered by the third party.

You will engage in complex audits, reviewing IT system and Business controls (such as IT General controls (ITGC), IT Automated Controls (ITACs) and report testing, etc.) to ensure the integrity of financial reporting. With the rise of third-party SAAS (Software As A Service), independent auditors are needed to assess control adequacy. You will review processes in dynamic environments and apply best practices to produce reliable reports.

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Technology Risk

Technology Risk is part of our Assurance practice, helping clients manage risks linked to their IT environments. As a graduate, you’ll work across industries to assess IT controls, evaluate cybersecurity and data governance, and provide assurance over systems supporting financial and operational reporting.

You’ll gain insight into how businesses function, how technology supports strategy, and how to manage the risks that come with innovation. Your work will involve reviewing internal processes, advising on IT transformation, and supporting audits and compliance—helping clients build trust in their systems and data.

Smart Move

EY is a leading provider of risk assurance services. Within Assurance, Technology Risk offers independent advice on:

IT Assurance & Controls: Reviewing internal controls, ITGCs, SOC reporting, and FAIT assessments.
Cybersecurity: Helping clients manage cyber threats and comply with standards like ISO27001 and NIST RMF.
Technology Risk Transformation: Aligning IT risk strategies with business goals and regulations.
Trusted AI & Emerging Tech: Supporting responsible AI deployment and compliance with frameworks like the EU AI Act.
ESG IT Audit: Assuring IT systems and data used in ESG reporting.
Data Analytics & Governance: Using tools like EY Helix, Power BI, and SQL to deliver insights and support audits.

Our team combines technical expertise with business understanding to deliver practical, value-driven advice.
If you're curious, analytical, and eager to make an impact, Technology Risk offers the chance to:

Work directly with clients on technology-related risks.
Gain exposure to diverse systems, industries, and working cultures.
Lead meetings and propose solutions early in your career.
Build relationships with senior stakeholders.
Join a team that values learning, collaboration, and innovation.

You’ll receive targeted training in IT Audit, Cybersecurity, Trusted AI, and ESG assurance to help you thrive in a fast-changing field.
From day one, you’ll work with clients in sectors such as Banking, Insurance, and Asset Management. You’ll gain hands-on experience in IT audit, cyber risk, data governance, and emerging areas like AI and ESG assurance.

Supported by experienced professionals and structured training, you’ll learn to assess IT controls, evaluate system security, and provide assurance over critical data and technology. You’ll also contribute to high-impact projects that shape how organisations manage digital risk.

Throughout the programme, you’ll take ownership of your work, lead client interactions, and help develop innovative solutions—building the skills to become a future leader in the field.

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Your Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to help you thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay / Benefits / Wellbeing

Competitive starting salary
Pension scheme
Recognition and discounts portal
Milestones awards
22 days annual leave (plus buy options)
Hybrid working
2 CSR days
GP access via Webdoctor.ie
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Gym membership
Travel pass scheme
Bike to Work scheme
Emotional, Physical and Financial Wellbeing Programme including a dedicated portal
Sports and Social Clubs
Summer Early Finish Fridays
Exam Success payment

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