The opportunity - What future are you building towards?

As part of the Flying Squad you will support audit teams in the audit of complex accounting transactions, such as business combinations (under common control), GAAP conversions, and legal restructurings. You will be the team member with specialized knowledge of and advise the audit team on how to audit these complex transactions. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to advise our (internal or external) clients on the application of accounting standards in the more complex accounting transactions.

Our team - Do great minds always think alike?

Within the Assurance Flying Squad department, we support our audit in teams in providing high-quality audits that serve the public interest and promote trust in business and capital markets. Our professionals use their knowledge, skills, and experience to deliver independent, honest, and objective high-quality audits and professional services to our clients. No day is the same, and you continuously develop your knowledge, competencies, and analytical skills. We encourage analytical and innovative thinking to help companies operate better. Our clients include listed companies, multinationals, large enterprises, and family businesses.

Responsibilities – How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?

Supporting audit teams in developing new skills as a trusted advisor.
Take on complex cases and challenge yourself to significantly develop your accounting and auditing knowledge.
Work across our offices and with our diverse clients; The Flying Squad works across regions, providing you the opportunity to extend your network.
Develop solutions to the challenges which our clients face with the help of the accounting experts department within EY. The Flying Squad provides you the opportunity to be creative and innovative as you are to come up with solutions to the challenges faced by clients.

Job requirements – Where do you start if you want to change the world?

Professional with 3-6 years of relevant experience in the financial sector (preferably with an audit background).
(Basic) knowledge of accounting standards (e.g. IFRS, Dutch GAAP).
(Business level) Dutch and/or English speaking and writing skills
A hands-on mentality and willingness to learn and challenge yourself.
Ability to work independently, coordinate projects with audit teams and clients, as well as other involved stakeholders.

Already interested? Apply now!

What we offer – Is everything that counts being counted?

Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep, and mindset, a discount at Healthcity, and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court
Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, or at the client's location
Home office arrangement: to optimize your home office, EY provides the following resources for you: an office chair, a sit/stand desk, an external monitor, a desk lamp, a (Bluetooth) headset, and a large external keyboard
Training and education: EY believes it's important to provide everyone with the opportunity for continuous development. Therefore, we offer various soft and hard skills training programs, external courses, and the possibility to enroll in additional education. For example, you can obtain an MBA to broaden your skills in leadership, business, and tech
Mobility: contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero by 2025. With the new scheme, you can choose from diverse sustainable options through the EY My Daily Travel app or online platform. This includes lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars, and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also track your CO2 footprint using the app
Pension scheme: you will start building a pension capital immediately upon joining EY. Each month, a premium is allocated to your pension account with our pension provider. You also have the option to voluntarily contribute additional funds to your pension.

To learn more about working at EY, please visit the following link: What it's like to work here | EY - Netherlands

The office

Our office in Eindhoven is within walking distance of the train station. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by Carla, our receptionist who is happy to show you the way! You can't miss the Brabant coziness: we work with different teams on the same floor, so we know each other by name. In the summer, we have lunch or barbecue together on our beautiful rooftop terrace.

Recruitment procedure – How can you prepare for a long life together?

Our application procedure consists of 1 assessment and 2 interviews.

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre-employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.