Senior Consultant, Ace Audit, Assurance, Belfast, Derry/Londonderry

At EY youll 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. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. 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
Our Belfast Assurance practice has a prestigious client base that includes the largest share of locally headquartered companies in the Northern Ireland Top 100 listed companies private equity investors and investees owner managed businesses and the operations of some of the worlds largest companies. Being part of one of the teams providing services to such a prestigious client base in a growth orientated environment will enable you to gain experiences and acquire skills to build your career and create your future.

Our audit teams work with many of the worlds 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. To help our clients achieve their potential we provide a tailored service consistent methodology broad sector knowledge and the latest insights from our worldwide network. This is a great opportunity to join the fast-growing and proactive Belfast Assurance practice. You will be part of a team where you will receive exposure to some of EYs most diverse and exciting clients. Your work will be recognised and rewarded and a solid career will lie ahead of you.

Your key responsibilities

Your Client Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the Audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage fieldwork on clients sites including liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the Audit process.
• Demonstrate Business Development skills and identify additional sales opportunities.
• Demonstrate an application and solution-based approach to problem solving referred to for research on delivery of solutions in that field on client assignments.
• Demonstrate expertise in primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP or IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.
• Demonstrate expertise in performing an assurance engagement in compliance with auditing standards.
• Identify areas requiring improvement in the clients business processes and possible recommendations and prepare and deliver Management Letter to be provided to the client.

Your People Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the ability to influence change and shape the direction of a particular activity either internally and/or externally.
• Coach other less experienced staff through sharing experience and knowledge appropriately.
• Contribute to effective team work in internal engagement situations.
• Provide on-the-job training for developing auditing skills and familiarity with the firms audit methodology.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Proven track record of outstanding performance and display a high level of people and business skills.
• Shown an on-going commitment to your personal and professional development through continuing education and development.
• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major as well as an accounting designation i.e. ACCA CA CGA CPA etc OR working towards an accounting designation.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant UK audit experience.
• Proven track record with developing and maintaining client relationships.
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ideally youll also have

• Experience of working in a similar environment.

What we look forEY looks to attract innovative people team players and those with excellent client focus.

What we offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package where youll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. 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. Plus we offer:

• Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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

The exceptional EY experience. Its yours to build.
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