Assurance - FAAS - Manager - Reading / Manchester

EY; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job description

UKI Assurance – FAAS –– Manager – Reading / Manchester

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. And we’re 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.

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. Our diverse services include assisting clients with capital markets transactions, enhancing reporting processes, implementing robust controls and technology and solving complex accounting and reporting challenges. We are trusted advisors to businesses involved in commodity trading, and we provide comprehensive treasury services to numerous organisations. Growing cross border transaction activity and increased regulatory demands are driving our need to recruit additional talent for our accounting and transactions and finance optimisation competency areas.

The opportunity

As a Manager in our FAAS practice, you’ll 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.

You’ll have opportunities to engage with both teams before deciding where your interests align best, allowing you to achieve your potential.

This role is based out of our Reading or Manchester office.

Your key responsibilities

• 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. Clients are primarily UK based but occasional overseas travel may be required.
• 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’ll 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. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

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. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll 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.

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