Senior Associate Payroll Delivery Newcastle Upon Tyne/manchester/belfast jobs at Ey in United Kingdom, Manchester

Your Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will design and build analytics solutions that deliver significant business value. You will collaborate with other data and analytics professionals, management, and stakeholders to ensure that business requirements are translated into effective technical solutions.

• Understand and analyze business requirements to translate them into technical requirements.
• Designing, building, and operating scalable data architecture and modeling solutions.
• Staying up to date with the latest trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Lead the design and development of conceptual, logical, and physical data models for the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), adhering to Kimball dimensional methodology (dimensional modeling approach, a core skill for this role.
• Design and implement star schemas (Fact and Dimension tables) to support enterprise analytical, Business Intelligence (BI), and reporting requirements with high performance and query efficiency.
• Define and model Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) , with an emphasis on SCD Type 2 , to accurately capture and preserve the full historical context of dimension attributes (e.g., customer addresses, product categories) over time.
• Collaboratively determine the appropriate grain (atomic level of detail) for fact tables and identify measurable facts (metrics) and their relationships to the surrounding dimension tables.
• Design highly denormalized dimension structures to reduce joins and simplify querying for end-users and analytical tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design appropriate data models that align with business needs.
• Create and maintain data dictionaries and metadata repositories to ensure consistency and integrity of data models.
• Identify and resolve data model performance issues to optimize database performance and enhance overall system functionality.
• Manage and provide guidance to a small team of 1-3 resources
• Document and communicate data model designs and standards to ensure understanding and compliance across the organization.
• Create detailed source-to-target mapping (STM) documentation and data transformation specifications for ETL/ELT developers, including all SCD Type 2 logic and surrogate key generation rules.
• Stay current with industry best practices and trends in data modelling and incorporate new techniques and methodologies into our data modelling processes.
• Guide team on implementing data modelling techniques such as Kimball’s dimensional modeling
• Developing conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support data analysis and business intelligence.
• Utilize industry-standard data modeling tools (e.g., Erwin, PowerDesigner, ER/Studio) to create and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical models, and to manage version control.
• Having cloud knowledge and certification will be an advantage. Preferably Azure DP-203 certification.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor's degree in STEM
• 10+ Years of hands-on Experience in data modelling
• Strong understanding of SQL and data modelling concepts such as Kimball dimensional modeling
• Experience working with major enterprise relational database platforms or cloud data warehouses (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server).
• Strong understanding of data warehousing principles, ETL/ELT architecture, data quality management, and metadata management.
• Mastery of SCD Type 2 (SCD2) implementation for preserving historical data (e.g., using surrogate keys , start/end dates, and current/active flags). Familiarity with other SCD types (Type 1, 3, 4, 6) is also expected
• The ability to analyze complex business processes and translate abstract business requirements into precise, efficient technical data models.
• Proficiency in data modelling tools such as Erwin / Visio or Power Designer
• Experience in designing and implementing database structures
• Ability to create and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models
• Knowledge of industry best practices for data modelling and database design
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data requirements
• Experience in performance tuning and optimization of database queries
• Having cloud certification is an added advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge in Hospitality Domain is mandatory.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong business acumen with the ability to manage complex client relationships
• Proven experience in managing and leading teams within a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Cloud knowledge and certification will be an advantage. Preferably Azure DP-203 certification.

• Experience in leading and influencing teams, with a focus on mentorship and professional development.
• A passion for innovation and the strategic application of emerging technologies to solve real-world challenges.
• The ability to foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and empowers team members.

• Spanish speaking
• Italian speaking

Your impact

• Lead a team of AI consultants and architects to define comprehensive AI and data strategies tailored to client organizations across consumer products, retail, health, energy, and life sciences sectors

• Lead the in-depth analysis of industry-specific value chain and identify a portfolio of high impact AI use cases, to drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and competitive differentiation

• Assess organizational AI maturity and create tailored roadmaps for transformation including operating models, organisational structure and capabilities required to deliver the strategy

• Direct the definition of high-level business and technology architectures that enable scalable AI deployment

• Lead cross-functional workshops and design sessions with senior stakeholder to Influence and align diverse stakeholder groups around a unified AI vision

• Present complex AI concepts and recommendations to board-level audiences

• Prioritize AI initiatives based on strategic value, feasibility, and organizational readiness

• Lead solution development of high impact bid responses and proposal for AI led transformation

• Build and coach a team of AI strategy consultants and develop reusable assets

Experience

• In AI/ML strategy, data strategy, or digital transformation consulting

• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-level AI strategies for Fortune 500 or equivalent organizations

• Strong team leadership and coaching skills

• Deep expertise in at least two of the following industries: consumer products, retail, healthcare, energy, or life sciences

• Experience in designing operating models and organizational structures for data and AI functions

• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, including generative AI, predictive analytics, computer vision, and NLP

• Knowledge of modern data architectures, cloud platforms, and AI infrastructure

• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, model risk management, and regulatory requirements

• Strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language

• Proven communication and presentation skills.

• Proven stakeholder management skills with excellent facilitation and workshop design capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

• Certification in relevant areas (e.g., cloud platforms, data governance, AI ethics)

• Experience with Big 4 consulting methodologies and framework

• Continuous learning mindset to stay ahead of rapidly evolving AI landscape

You will be required to lead R&D tax engagements with clients and work closely with lead engineers and the finance and tax departments of our clients across different sectors. You will be responsible for the high quality delivery of our claims and play an active role in delivery of the R&D claims for submission to HMRC and taking part in extensive client communication.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of R&D tax services to the client
• Support the development of junior members of the team
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service
• Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities and managing expectations
• Contribute to winning new work by proactively managing existing clients and contribute to winning new clients.

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Previous R&D tax experience
• Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations
• Desire to understand the latest, cutting edge, technologies used by a variety of businesses
• Strong technical skills and keen to develop further
• Strong excel capability including manipulating large and complex datasets
• Strong communication skills and confidence in speaking, as the role requires holding one-to-one meetings with our clients senior technical and finance staff
• Highly motivated self-starter, with a proven track record in taking initiatives, whilst also having a collaborative and team building attitude

Ideally, you’ll also

• Engineering or Science degree qualified (for an Engineering/Science background)

Impact you deliver for our clients

• Define comprehensive AI, data and automation strategies tailored to client organisations across consumer products, retail, health, energy, and life sciences sectors

• Conduct in-depth analysis of industry-specific value chain and identify a portfolio of high impact AI, data and automation use cases, to drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and competitive differentiation

• Assess organisational AI and data landscape maturity and create tailored roadmaps for transformation including operating models, organisational structure and capabilities required to deliver the strategy

• Contribute to the development of high-level business and technology architectures and operating models that enable scalable AI deployment (encompassing both data and automation)

• Lead cross-functional workshops and design sessions with senior stakeholders to align diverse stakeholder groups around a unified AI vision

• Present complex AI/agentic concepts and recommendations to senior leadership audiences

• Prioritise AI initiatives based on strategic value, feasibility, and organisational readiness

• Drive change management initiatives to embed AI-driven and automation-enabled culture across client organisations. Ensure strategies align with ethical AI principles, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, AI Act), and risk mitigation frameworks.

Essential Criteria

• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-level AI strategies for complex or multinational organisations
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, including generative AI, predictive analytics, NLP, data and Intelligent Automation

Soft Skills

• Proven communication, storytelling and presentation skills

• Continuous learning mindset to stay ahead of rapidly evolving AI landscape

The team support clients’ cross-border transactions assess their international tax strategies and provide a range of services supporting clients through the transfer pricing life cycle. As a member of this team, you’ll work on multidisciplinary projects helping clients develop integrated and far-sighted global strategies in the ever-changing regulatory environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service
• Assist in winning work by proactively managing existing clients and contribute to winning new clients.
• Manage the successful delivery of tax projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business focused approach taken
• Contribute to successfully extracting maximum value for both EY and clients from the tax services delivered whilst managing risk appropriately for both client and the firm.
• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output
• Strong technical skills and keen to develop further
• Ability to build strong client relationships
• Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards
• Client focused and commercially aware

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Client focused and strategically and commercially aware
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral.
• Enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work
• Strong and motivated team player
• Coaching more junior staff

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong transfer pricing technical skills
• Strategically and commercially aware
• Effective time management
• Degree or postgraduate degree essential
• ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA; or Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training Course; or Law qualification; or CFA;or breadth of knowledge equivalent to a Tax specialist qualification
• Project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget and time

Your key responsibilities
• Grow and maintain relationships with clients, both existing and new clients
• High level management of the successful delivery of technically complex advisory, compliance and reporting engagements
• Providing exceptional client service with responsibility for quality provided
• Working collaboratively with other tax specialist teams
• Grow networks and relationships internally and externally
• Help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff
• Lead team initiatives, covering all aspects of leading a successful teamSkills and attributes for success
• Significant experience in Corporate Tax from practice or from an in-house tax background
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and exhibit strong stakeholder management
• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work
• Effective time management, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral
• Enthusiastic team player with ability to create and sustain effective teams
• Experience of coaching and developing more junior staff
• Ensure delivery of quality workTo qualify for the role you must have
• ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA; or Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training Course; or Law qualification
• Degree qualified
• Experienced corporate tax practitioner
• Experience in tax accounting/tax audit
• Proven ability to read and interpret existing and new tax statuteIdeally, you’ll also have
• Project management skills, plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, monitor own budgetWhat we look for
• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output
• Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral
• Change orientated with flexible approach
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
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Apply now.

We are looking for driven and ambitious Payroll Delivery professionals who are keen to develop a challenging and stimulating career. As a Payroll Delivery Manager you will be responsible for delivery of high quality and timely payroll services to a portfolio of clients ranging in size and complexity.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure timely, accurate submissions for clients
• Review team work, provide technical guidance, and respond to payroll queries
• Oversee team performance, workload allocation, and compliance with procedures (finance, auto-enrolment, Quality and Risk standards)
• Support client transitions, coordinate globally, and develop additional payroll services
• Assist with audits and risk management, and participate in business development opportunities

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Extensive hands-on experience with UK Payroll, especially in busy workplaces (experience in a payroll bureau is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of payroll rules, laws, and compliance, both in the UK and internationally, with up-to-date information.
• Experience managing statutory payments, deductions, and pension contributions.
• Good understanding of all processes connected to Payroll.
• Payroll qualifications such as CIPP are preferred.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to work with internal/external customers globally and/or virtual basis
• Ability to support with the development of standard methodology, tools, and templates.