Assurance - FAAS - Manager - Reading / Manchester

At EY, you will 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. Building and maintaining trust in the capital markets underpins our mission of building a better working world. Our FAAS practice achieves this by assisting clients in delivering trust, confidence and efficiency in their reporting.

As a Manager in our FAAS practice, you will join either our Finance Optimisation or our Accounting and Transactions Accounting team. The Finance Optimisation team assists clients in delivering efficient processes, strong controls and innovative technology solutions to meet their financial and non-financial reporting challenges. The Accounting and Transactions Accounting team supports clients with their technical accounting and reporting challenges, including in relation to divestments, M&A, IPOs, post transaction and as a result of regulatory change.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading end-to-end project delivery of projects such as cross border transactions, capital raising, controls and accounting projects, collaborating with client stakeholders, EY team members and building strong cross service line relationships.
• Developing your own portfolio of assurance projects, taking responsibility for delivery of complex deadline-driven engagements.
• Drafting impactful reports and delivering engaging presentations that clearly articulate client challenges and solutions.
• Leading or contributing proactively to business development initiatives and building robust internal and external networks.
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues, clients and junior team members to foster professional growth.
• Leading on internal financial, quality and risk management on your client projects.
• Driving the implementation of innovative ideas drawn from your client experience and personal ingenuity.
• Developing your own client service and other skills by learning on the job from colleagues, mentors, project leaders and our extensive learning opportunities.

Finance optimisation skills and attributes for success:

• Proven experience in leading accounting and finance related processes such as Record-to-Report (R2R), Financial Close Process, and non-financial reporting ideally from Big 4 or industry roles.
• Familiarity with finance applications e.g. SAP, Oracle, EPM systems such as Anaplan and Hyperion and enhancing clients' reporting efficiency.

Accounting and transactions skills and attributes for success:

• Strong capability in researching and resolving technical accounting issues, enabling successful GAAP conversions, carve outs, IPOs and creating well written technical accounting papers.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with finance and non-finance teams, proactively addressing client needs and delivering practical, pragmatic solutions to efficiently resolve reporting challenges.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• An accountancy qualification (ACA / CPA / ACCA / CA or equivalent).
• A minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience planning, leading, and executing assurance engagements in a managerial capacity including people management experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of IFRS, including IFRS conversions, UK GAAP or US GAAP.
• Proven track record implementing processes, controls, technology or addressing complex accounting challenges.

Ideally, you will also have some, but it is not necessary to have all, of the following:

• Strong academic credentials: e.g. an undergraduate degree in an academic subject.
• Experience in a Big 4 firm or equivalent audit experience with large UK and / or US listed companies.
• Sound technical knowledge of PCAOB audits and SEC reporting including SOX.
• Experience providing assurance services to clients undertaking capital raising strategies.
• Experience in financial modelling, budgeting, business planning, forecasting and business analysis.
• Proficiency in data analytics, including SQL, Alteryx, and related data transformation tools.

What we look for:

We seek passionate, collaborative future leaders with a proven track record of excellence in solving client problems and delivering outstanding results. Successful candidates bring creative vision, genuine enthusiasm, and positive energy to build meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues, always doing the right thing for client and team success, as well as their personal and professional development.

What we offer:

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 excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards 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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.