Ernst & Young career

Ernst & Young careers – an overview

What does EY do?

EY, short for Ernst & Young, is a globally active professional services company. One of the “Big 4” accountancy firms, EY provides a huge range of services including consulting, assurance, tax and transaction services as well as IT and strategy support. The firm employs over 365,000 people across more than 150 countries.

Why work at EY?

EY offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, and private health insurance along with a whole host of other perks and rewards. The firm has a strong focus on development and training and has even developed its own master’s programmes (EY Tech MBA and EY Master’s in Sustainability). So, you’ll be able to improve your skills and expertise at any stage in your career.

At EY, there’s also a focus on accessibility and diversity, with networks and communities run by EY volunteers who host events, social activities and help encourage a sense of belonging. This includes support communities for people with physical disabilities (mobility, vision, hearing) as well as neurodiverse people and people with mental health needs. EY is certified to the global equality standard (GES) – a testament to its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I).

What can you do at EY?

EY doesn’t just employ accountants and management consultants; they need a diverse range of business, financial, tech, legal, HR experts and more. EY has seven core business areas:

• Assurance (including auditing, financial accounting and forensic services)
• Consulting (including business and tech consulting)
• Core Business Services (including marketing, legal, HR and risk management)
• Financial Services (including insurance, asset management and FinTech services)
• People Advisory Services (including employment consulting)
• Strategy and Transactions (including corporate finance, transactions support and restructuring)
• Tax (including tax technology, private client services and compliance)

How do I get started?

EY has great undergraduate and graduate opportunities, along with the possibility of applying directly for positions. As an undergrad, you can experience life at EY during one of its paid summer internships or year-long work placements. As a graduate, you can take part in one of the company’s four graduate programmes (in the areas shown in bold in the list above). In addition to on-the-job training as part of a dynamic team, you’ll gain industry-standard qualifications that will stand you in excellent stead on your career path within EY and beyond!

How do I apply?

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