Associate Director Government & Infrastructure jobs at Ey in United Kingdom, Belfast

Join our Government and Infrastructure Advisory (G&IA) team and you join a team of experienced professionals who bring to clients excellence in the planning, procurement and delivery of infrastructure. You will advise both public and private sector organisations that require support in developing and managing large scale infrastructure projects across a range of sectors. You will also advise on the long-term operation of assets and the creation of high performing organisations.

Your key responsibilities

• Working effectively as a senior member of the team under the supervision of Partners within SaT G&IA as well as other EY departments in both Ireland and internationally on the following assignments:

o Strategic advice - various advice relating to strategic matters, which vary considerably from client to client

o PPPs – advising public and private clients in relation to the procurement and funding of infrastructure assets through PPP

• Understanding our client requirements, co-developing our approach with the client, and providing value to our clients through insights, factual conclusions, and advice.
• Develop and maintain business relationships and market profile with a view to winning business for the practice
• Lead and manage a challenging and varied client portfolio, both public and private side
• Develop and maintain new products and service offerings
• Lead both internal and external projects
• Responsible for client engagement on assignments on day-to-day basis; updating client on project progress; discussing tasks to be completed and deliverables to be provided.
• Actively managing project financials and administration including client take on process, WIP control, billing etc.
• A focus on anticipating and identifying risks that require escalation and subsequently escalating these risks to more senior staff as appropriate.
• Working closely with colleagues you will ensure that work is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management guidelines.
• Actively establishing, maintaining, and strengthening your internal and external relationships.
• As an influential member of the team, you will help create a positive learning culture. You will be responsible for mentoring and developing more junior members of staff and providing constructive feedback on both a formal and informal basis. You will also be responsible for recruitment and retention of team members.
• Maintaining and constantly upgrading technical knowledge and personal skills.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ideally you will have an accounting qualification – Chartered Accountant or equivalent; a sound grasp of Irish Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and financial accounting
• High level of business awareness and a strong understanding of the factors that drive financial performance
• Highly numerate with a sound grasp of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A track record in infrastructure advisory and/or corporate finance advisory, experience of working in a professional services environment, and exposure to high profile transactions, would all be a distinct advantage
• Familiarity with the development or formal review of financial models is a pre-requisite
• Strong leadership skills, willingness to learn and a positive attitude
  

To qualify for the role you must have

• Qualified with ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification with proven relevant and transferrable work experience
• Relevant degree, numeric subjects preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and client focus are important, as well as attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Demonstrable organization and self-management skills
• Excellent business development and relationship management skills

What we look for

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll 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:

Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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Our Forensic & Integrity Services (Forensics) team is growing. As a Business Conduct & Ethics Associate/Senior Associate in our UK&I Managed Services Delivery Centre in Belfast you’ll play a key role in that growth.

Your key responsibilities

You will support our clients to proactively monitor and address important risks within their businesses, including those which may arise from their relationships with third parties and business partners. These may include bribery and corruption, sanctions, human rights, sustainability, reputational risk and fraud.

Because all clients have unique issues, no two projects look the same. However, the type work you undertake may include:

• Conducting and reviewing risk assessments on client organisations and/or their third parties
• Reviewing policies, procedures, and other key documentation
• Using open sources and proprietary databases to conduct research and background checks
• Analysing and interpreting company data and financial information
• Preparing clear and concise factual reports
• Highlighting risks or issues for escalation or remediation, and supporting with remediation efforts
• Liaising with clients and third parties
• Project management

Skills and attributes for success

• A curious and inquisitive approach to your work
• A strong desire to learn and absorb new information and ideas quickly
• The ability to quickly and effectively interpret and summarise information from multiple sources
• Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and factual accuracy
• The ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic environment
• The ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Time management and multitasking skills
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal abilities

To qualify for the role you must have

• Fluency and strong report writing skills in English
• Fluency or advanced working proficiency (including reading comprehension) in at least one of the following foreign languages:(Japanese, mandarin, Arabic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Italian)
• Experience of conducting research and drafting reports, articles or essays in a professional or academic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A year or more of professional experience
• Experience in reviewing and analysing financial data
• Knowledge and experience with Business Conduct & Ethics topics such as bribery and corruption, sanctions, fraud, and third party risk.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll 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: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.

Please note;

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

L2 Senior Associate - Tax Advisor, Corporate Tax, EY, Belfast

As your career develops with EY you will be able to specialise within certain fields of corporate tax if desired.

Your key responsibilities

• To contribute to the efficient and successful delivery of corporate tax services ensuring technical excellence;
• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide exceptional client service;
• Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, supporting the identification of opportunities; and
• Proactive member of the corporate tax team, responsible for day-to-day client liaison.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Experience as a tax practitioner in UK corporation tax;
• Up to date knowledge of changes in the tax environment;
• Excellent communication skills in a range of situations both written and oral;
• An enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work;
• The ability to work as a strong and motivated team player;
• A desire to coach more junior staff;
• Any of the following: ATT / ACA / CTA (or breadth of knowledge equivalent to CTA)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A solid background in UK corporate tax compliance or corporate tax advisory;
• Excellent project management skills; and
• A client centric focus and commercial awareness.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll 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, private healthcare 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.

Please note;

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Role Overview:The Resource Consultant is a named resource responsible for demand requests and fulfilment, triaging and escalating more complex requests to RMs and championing data accuracy.

Supply and demand management, including:

• Responsible for demand requests and fulfilment, escalation to RM for highly complex cases
• Liaising with Engagement Leads to ensure all open roles are accurately published allowing client servers to identify opportunities that align with their skills, aspirations, development, preferences and boundaries
• Providing a human insight to technology generated shortlists
• Presenting shortlists of candidates that meet requirements directly to Engagement Leads for low complex engagements or RMs for more complex engagements
• Supply side bench and capacity reporting
• Providing alternative resourcing options to Engagement Leads

Employee experience management, including:

• Working with RM to understand current and future client server characteristics (skills, aspirations, development, preferences, boundaries and availability)
• Advocating a DE&I lens on all resourcing decisions

Commercial reporting and analysis, including:

• Championing data accuracy across the Resourcing function and platforms
• Reviewing data trends (e.g. pipeline, performance, utilisation, DE&I) providing recommendations and highlighting areas of concern to be actioned
• Accessing and managing request dashboards (ProFinda)
• Regulatory reporting for service lines such as Audit

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Experience of working in a Resourcing function would be advantageous
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical and detail orientated
• Proactive and able to effectively plan/prioritise activities
• Creative thinking and solution driven
• Self-starter who can work autonomously

What 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.

Apply now.

Please note;

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Processing

• Processing the payroll data each pay period in a timely and accurate manner
• Setting up new joiners and terminating employees on the payroll software
• Importing pay data into the payroll software
• Manual calculation of pro-rated payments for joiners/leavers
• Processing statutory payments
• Calculating retrospective payments
• Setting up pay components within the payroll software to include linking for overtime payments
• Calculating the PAYE tax, NI and Apprenticeship Levy amounts payable
• Complete payroll reports, including bespoke financial reports such as general ledger reports
• Ensuring regulatory compliance i.e., RTI, Auto Enrolment and Apprentice Levy.
• Creating BACS files for the payment of employees, and ensuring calendar invites are set up per annum
• Issuing payslips / P45’s and P60’s to employees
• Completing all necessary checklists for audit purposes
• Set up and administration of pensions information
• Executing management reports and KPI reports on the payroll process.
• Providing other management information to Payroll Leadership, as required.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the team, ensuring client payrolls are processed effectively and efficiently.
• Participation in payroll system testing to ensure software meets all legislative requirements.

Reviewing

• Complete a detailed review of payrolls that have been processed by Associates to ensure 100% accuracy
• Review all emails and client deliverables that have been compiled by Associates before sending to the client
• Ensuring that the client mailbox is monitored, and emails are responded to and filed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Providing subject matter advice and support to junior associates and clients.
• Ensuring all internal EY quality and risk management activities are completed on behalf of each client.
• Reviewing client contracts to understand fees, scope and contractual requirements.
• Ensuring all payroll controls are executed and any issues with the payroll are identified and resolved.
• Participation in annual ISAE certification process

Handovers

• Reviewing incoming work from transitions to ensure team understands payroll scope of work and specific client processes.
• Ensure that all your work is covered when going on periods of annual leave. All necessary handovers should be made prior to leaving for annual leave
• Help when other colleagues are going off on leave to ensure that their payrolls are completed during their absence

Engagement Financials

• Review of Billing Reconciliation Template with hires, leavers, number of employees and any additional agreed fees
• Review of prepared bills in Mercury
• Checking previous bills have been paid and are up to date
• Sending Billing to clients each month
• Monitoring engagements to ensure accurate recording of time, identifying changes in margin and tracking revenue.
• Providing Payroll Leadership with reporting on engagement financials.

Coaching and Training

• Proactively coach and share your knowledge with our Associates to help them upskill
• Prepare and deliver internal training on key payroll and EY topics.
• Monitor the performance of our Associates, and where knowledge gaps are identified, proactively suggest remedial action to management through internal or external training
• Support our Associates by being the first escalation point for complex queries which you will use your knowledge and experience to see through to resolution, or escalate to Management when required
• Provide constructive feedback to junior associates as part of quarterly feedback cycles.
• Participate in all EY LEAD and coaching activities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Good knowledge and understanding of payroll compliance and best practice
• Excellent IT Skills and highly competent with Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good workload management skills and ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to handle increasingly high volume of work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment in a calm manner
• Understanding of payroll compliance including AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy, Employment Allowance
• Understanding of financial service regulator processes such as know your client and anti-money laundering
• Previous experience in a Big 4 firm of payroll bureau is desirable

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 3 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience and knowledge
• Experience with Iris payroll software
• CIPP or alternative payroll qualification desirable but not essential
• Experience in payroll implementation or service delivery

What we look for

• A self-motivated team player with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Critical Thinking – ability to work under own initiative to solve problems either by research or by signposting how problems can be solved
• Flexibility – to meet the demands of the position (i.e., quick turnarounds)
• Proactive approach to coaching and knowledge sharing
• Improvement minded individuals

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll 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:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Senior Associate – Tax Reporting Technology

Our Tax Reporting practice within the UK Tax Technology and Transformation team will give you the opportunity to further develop your skills while assisting our clients in dealing with the operational challenges that their world class tax functions are facing today. You will be working with clients to improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency of their tax functions and assist them to better connect with executive management.

This is an area that has seen plenty of recent growth and investment – and you will see that reflected in your career. The field of taxation is constantly changing as new laws, regulations and technologies are created, and this is your opportunity to be part of that development.

Your Key Responsibilities

Depending on the needs of our clients and your work experience, there are many different types of projects you could be working on; identifying ways to improve operational effectiveness in tax functions, reviewing the process and controls that are in place including technology, looking at effectiveness of the various technology systems our tax clients use to increase automation and data quality throughout tax processes, assessing the overall risk to establish a proper control environment; designing and building custom tax applications. As a Senior, you would be working with leadership as a part of these exciting and impactful projects. In addition, you will be required to:

• Understand key tax reporting processes, technology, data, analytics, and risks/controls
• Establish relationships with peers and effectively balance projects across teams
• Support the team in planning and executing internal and external projects
• Grow technical skills and business knowledge through training and hands-on experience

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Have an interest and experience in improving the performance of tax functions, the demonstrated ability to team with and motivate others, and willingness to develop meaningful and influential relationships with clients and colleagues
• Taking ownership of assigned tasks and monitoring them until completion, including documenting requirements, configuration, testing, debugging, project profitability, and tax systems and process configuration
• Strong leadership ability, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, analytical abilities
• Identifying ways to automate manual tasks using existing financial or tax systems and emerging technologies
• Ability to work on deliverables from offshore teams (as needed) to deliver projects to time, cost and quality requirements
• Consolidating tax data to make analysis and planning more efficient
• Improving reporting capabilities to enhance our clients’ ability to evaluate risk and capitalize on opportunities
• Desire and demonstrated ability to provide leadership within a team

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance and/or a master’s degree in Accounting, Tax Technology, Management Information Systems or related field and/or a minimum of 2 years of related work experience
• Exposure to accounting/finance/tax, tax or finance performance improvement, tax software development and/or implementation
• A strong interest in technology and its use in business processes
• Excellent communication and business writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to capture and synthesize business requirements
• A natural flair for problem solving and an entrepreneurial approach to work
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with exceptional client-serving consulting skills

Ideally, you may also have

• Experience in project management
• Experience implementing third-party tax reporting systems or configuration of Enterprise Performance Management systems for Group Tax Reporting
• A working knowledge of IAS12 or ASC740
• Experience with data analytic tools such as Alteryx
• Experience of the Microsoft Power Platform suite, including Power Query and Power BI
• A basic knowledge of database development e.g. writing SQL statements
• ERP or EPM experience e.g. SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Tagetik etc

What We Look For

We are looking for knowledgeable technical professionals that are proactive and self-motivated who have a willingness to learn new skills and approaches to challenges that our clients are facing in today's climate. You will need to be an analytical thinker and problem solver who has the ability to come up with innovative solutions.

Senior Payroll Implementation Associate (L2)

We are looking for driven and ambitious payroll implementation professionals who are keen to develop a challenging and stimulating career. As a Senior Payroll Implementation Associate

Your key responsibilities

• Support the team in understanding client Payroll needs and developing requirements to ensure that the implementations are completed on time and to the highest quality.
• Assist with delivery of the client implementation project to ensure target dates are met.
• Assist with coordination of data migration, parallel and first live runs with the client and the relevant internal teams.
• Accurately document proposed payroll functionality and draft client procedures.
• Work with the service delivery team to ensure smooth handover to the business-as-usual team.
• Assist with the development of bespoke financial reports, such as general ledger reports.
• Understand and comply with Quality and Risk requirements for professional service firms.

• Assisting with the preparation of fee and budget details.
• Identify and flag key risks and issues impacting the client delivery, escalating when needed.

Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for candidates with proven experience in Payroll Implementation of UK clients, and who can work alongside global teams. The key skills required for this role include:

• UK Payroll technical knowledge
• Stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrable time management skills and project experience
• A desire to take on responsibility.

• Assertive and proactive approach
• Aptitude for effectively networking within large organisations and building relationships.
• Capability to problem solve.
• Committed to delivery of exceptional client service.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Over 3 years’ relevant hands-on UK Payroll knowledge
• Payroll qualifications e.g., Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) (preferred)
• Experience of payroll implementations in a high-volume business is essential.

• Solid understanding of payroll compliance, rules, and legislations
• Knowledge and hands on experience in statutory payments/deductions and pension contributions and their management (desirable)

• Understanding of upstream and downstream processes that impact payroll.

• Good understanding of payroll compliance including AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy
• iTrent experience preferred, but not essential.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good workload management skills and an ability to work to deadlines.

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward 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:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you