Assistant Manager (Audit) - Ernst & Young

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

In Assurance our aim is to provide accounting solutions and peace of mind to our clients. Through our skills and experience we give companies, investors and regulators confidence in financial statements, business critical information or processes. Assurance is our largest service line. You will work in highest performing teams serving our clients both in the office and off-site at client premises.

The opportunity involves working with many of the world's leading and fastest growing companies. We provide a quality and consistent audit offering to our clients by assembling multi-disciplinary teams to address the most complex issues, using a proven global methodology and deploying the latest, high quality auditing tools and perspectives. This is a great opportunity to join the fast-growing and proactive Belfast Assurance practice, where you will receive exposure to some of EY's most diverse and exciting clients.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional audit activities for our clients.
• Taking a lead on fieldwork, assisting in managing the audit process and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements.
• Completing and reviewing audit processes and documenting higher-risk areas.
• Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions.
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes.
• Understanding our clients' unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• ACA/CA/ACCA (ICAEW, ICAS, Irish Institute or equivalent international qualification) - preferably first time passes.
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• Proven project management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements.
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience applying UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience of working in a similar environment.

We're interested in audit professionals with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you'll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes.