Assurance - Manager Newcastle jobs at Ey in United Kingdom, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Your key responsibilities

• Contract management
  
  • Managing a number of global compliance contracts, some with client interface and some in a supervisory service delivery role.
  • Proactively managing service delivery risk across those contracts through the use of issue and risk logs and the implementation of escalation processes.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with key contract stakeholders (internal and external) across multiple jurisdictions, and ensuring effective and timely communication.
  • Manage contract governance including adherence to agreed process and procedures
  • Manage contract reporting against service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) ensuring timely resolution of issues
  • Provide guidance and support to peers, colleagues and clients on contractual issues, and oversee local fee and scope negotiations
  • Setting clear objectives and expectations for junior team members including day-to-day responsibility for the management of offshore team members.

• Finance
  
  • Reviewing budgets and resourcing requirements on a regular basis and supporting the Global Engagement Leader in meeting the margin goals for the accounts.
  • Billing fees according to agreed contract billing schedule.

• Quality and Risk Management
  • Supporting the Global Engagement leader on Quality & Risk Management (QRM) matters, overseeing implementation and adherence to agreed processes, procedures and timetables.
  • Liaising with Global and Tax QRM and legal teams in the resolution of client service management issues.
  • Maintaining the specified contractual framework and supporting agreements for all engagements.

• Detailed scoping and process assessments
  
  • Supporting a client understand full suite of compliance filings currently undertaken in countries
  • Review and suggesting improvements to compliance and reporting processes considering data sources, hand-off points and controls

• Business development and proposal assistance
  
  • Working with the Global Engagement Leader to support pursuit and proposal activities, in response to client RFPs. This includes running global pricing exercises and being a part of EY’s presentation team at client pitches.
  • Support development of client business case for change
  • Identify opportunities for additional EY services and or extensions to EY outsourcing services for existing EY clients.

• Compliance methodology
  
  • Sharing successful tools, techniques and approaches with other team members;
  • Project managing small business development projects.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong client relationship management skills with ability to develop quality outputs to clients
• Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challenges
• Process design skills
• 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
• Experience of coaching and developing more junior staff
• Ensure delivery of quality work and take day to day leadership of delivery team
• Change orientated with flexible approach
• Innovative mindset with a focus on problem solving
  

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Experience in Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax or accountancy from a professional services firm or in-house team
• An undergraduate or post-graduate degree
• ACA / CA / ATTI/CTA/Tax Inspectors or a breadth of knowledge equivalent to a tax specialist qualification is not essential but welcome
• Proven project management skills, and an ability to plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. A PRINCE2 qualification or similar would be beneficial.
• Experience in process and technology design is beneficial but not mandatory
• Proficient multi-tasking ability
• Ability to coach more junior team members and add value to the team
• Experience with managing teams across multiple jurisdictions

What we look for

• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral
• Enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work
• Individual with an understanding of tax regimes
• Ability to work across a range of projects and clients often with tight deadlines
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Exposure to gap assessments, impact analysis and business readiness assessments for regulatory change management
• Demonstrate deep technical capabilities and industry knowledge of financial products
• Lead components of large-scale client engagements and/or smaller client engagements while consistently delivering quality client services
• Review work products to ensure that the team consistently delivers high quality work
• Understand market trends and demands in the financial services sector and issues faced by clients by staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business
• Monitor progress, manage risk, and effectively communicate with key stakeholders regarding status, issues and key priorities to achieve expected outcomes
• Play an active role in mentoring junior consultants within the organization

Must-have:

• Master’s degree in business administration (finance, economics) with at least 8-12 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in regulatory reporting in Banks (FR 2052a/LCR/NSFR/PRA 110/AMM)
• Financial product knowledge and familiarity with liquidity concepts including stress testing metrics such as ILST and the ILAAP framework
• Experience in working in Treasury & ALM department in Banks
• IRRBB risk understanding, modelling & reporting capabilities
• Understanding of Bank’s Balance Sheet and various products like loans, commitments, deposits, derivatives, etc.
• Understanding of cash flows and methods to project the cash flows (principal repayments and interest payments in futures)
• Understanding of discounting techniques and Present Value, Duration, Pv01
• Understanding of interest rate structures (fixed rates, floating rates, benchmark indexes, etc)
• Working Knowledge of FTP (Funds Transfer Pricing) methodologies benchmarking and enhancement plus FTP systems implementation support
• Regulatory understanding of IRRBB regulations (Economic Value of Equity (EVE), Net Interest Income (NII), Daily Gap, Non Traded Market Risk (NTMR), etc
• Understanding of regulatory stress testing scenarios including Recovery and Resolution Planning framework and resolution liquidity metrics such as RLEN or PRA TWD (Trading Wind-Down) capabilities including scenario design and cash flow forecasting
• Business analysis skill around documenting “As Is” model and define Target Operating Model (TOM) for various treasury and liquidity risk management processes.
• Liquidity risk policy and procedures document writing
• Ability to perform data analysis for cross report amount reconciliation. Working knowledge of SQL is a must.
• Strong problem solving and solution development skills
• Knowledge of Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance and Financial Reporting
• Ability to liaise with business and technical teams of all levels including senior management
• Automation/innovation mindset
• Professional English language written and verbal skills
• Excellent communication skills

Good-to-have:

• Certifications such as FRM, CFA
• Risk management system knowledge/experience
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs
• Previous project management experience
• QRM or equivalent solution working and modelling knowledge
• Ability to query and visualize large data (using Tableau, Qlik, Looker), perform data transformations and data analysis on large datasets
• Testing capabilities (UAT plan, UAT strategy, UAT review and sign off, etc)

We work across all industries and operate in a broad range of disciplines including:

• Merger and acquisition as well as transaction evaluation
• Valuation, business modelling and economics
• Transaction due diligence
• Strategic planning and capital allocation
• Budgeting, forecasting and planning

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you will lead and manage a group of team members in delivering strategy and transactions assignments. You will take an active role in business development activities including involvement in the preparation of proposals and presentation to prospective clients.

In addition, you will have responsibility for the following:

• Financial analysis to assess business performance, profitability, cost structures, and strategic fit. This includes benchmarking, forecasting, breakeven analysis, and identifying improvement opportunities based on market and financial insights.
• Develop and / or review financial model for strategic planning, capital allocation, transaction support, investment appraisal, financial planning and reporting purposes
• Conduct project feasibility studies and investment appraisals, encompassing industry and market analysis, identification of business opportunities, preparation of financial projections and investment return analysis, as well as assessment of key risks and mitigation strategies.
• Perform business valuation for transaction and financial reporting purposes
• Perform economic impact assessments for public and private sector initiatives, quantifying the broader economic, social, and fiscal implications of projects or policies.
• Oversee project delivery by managing timelines, resources, and quality assurance processes. Maintain strong communication with clients and stakeholders, ensuring expectations are met and insights are clearly conveyed through presentations, reports, and workshops.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members, providing guidance on technical work, client interaction, and career development.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and preparing proposals.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of work experience, preferably corporate finance in an investment bank, professional services firm or boutique firm
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA.
• Leadership skills especially in areas of Project Management and People Management
• Project financing knowledge, with understanding of project financial modelling and financing markets
• Strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements
• Sound commercial judgment and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Transactions experience
• Client facing experience from a professional services background
• High degree of personal drive and motivation to succeed
• A passion to provide high quality service to your clients

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. 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.

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

Requisition Id : 1625348

The opportunity : Analyst-NAT-Assurance-ASU - AUDIT - ACCOUNTING - Mumbai

ASU - AUDIT - ACCOUNTING :

1) Ensuring their accounts comply with the requisite audit standards

2) Providing a robust and clear perspective to audit committees and

3) Providing critical information for stakeholders.

Our Service Offerings include External Audit, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS), IFRS & US GAAP conversion, IPO and other public offering, Corporate Treasury - IFRS 9 accounting & implementation support etc.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have
Qualification

CA Inter having Articleship completed in Statutory Auditing.

Basic understanding of accounting and auditing concepts.

Proficient with MS Office Excel and Outlook.

Strong interpersonal and good written and verbal communication skills.

0 to 1 year of experience in Statutory Auditing post completion of CA Articleship

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

What we offer

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

UKI Assurance - Audit North - Audit Manager

As an auditor at EY, you will provide independent verification of our clients’ compliance with accounting principles. By doing so, you play a meaningful role in helping businesses accurately reflect their financial picture. In return, you can expect leading class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You’ll be given all the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us.

Your key responsibilities

Everything you do will come back to providing exceptional audit services for our clients.

• Effectively leading fieldwork and managing the audit process, with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters, liaising with relevant departments to ensure smooth delivery
• Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions
• Understanding our clients’ unique ambitions and needs, referring them to colleagues in other areas where relevant to broaden our business relationships
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and sharing your knowledge to support junior colleagues.
• Supervising day to day team operations
• Performance management and coaching of junior colleagues throughout the performance year

Skills and attributes for success

Colleagues and clients from a diverse array of backgrounds will look to you first for answers, so you’ll be a high-profile contact when it comes to resolving complex issues. As you build your knowledge and experience, you’ll become a credible advisor, influencing clients and engagement teams on resolutions that will impact entire industries. You'll also be introduced to career challenges that will take you into exciting new professional territory.

To qualify for the role you must have

• planning, executing, and reporting on multiple external audits in a managerial capacity
• Fully qualified as a chartered accountant e.g. ACA / ACCA / CA / ICAS / ICAEW or international equivalent
• Non-financial services industry exposure
• Project and people management experience

*Please note that evidence of qualification status will be requested pre-interview. We kindly request that applicants upload a copy of their qualification certificate at the point of application.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Sector experience in one or more of the following: Pharmaceutical; Retail; Automotive; Transportation; Manufacturing; Real Estate; Hospitality; Construction; Energy; Media; Technology; Telecom, Government & Public Sector; Oil, Gas & Utilities; Products & Services
• Previous professional experience at Manager level, or equivalent
• Knowledge of current market issues in the UK
• Experience using SOX 404 and applying UK GAAP and IFRS
• Expertise using GAM to perform an assurance engagement in compliance with auditing standards
• An application and solution-based approach to problem solving and a collaborative approach to management
• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

What we look for

We’re interested in professionals with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so we look for people who will take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

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.

Please note: Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness.We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world.

Financial Crime (CDD) Risk Analyst - Permanent - Newcastle (Hybrid working)

Rank: Level 1
Hybrid Working

Within the professional services environment, the application of risk management procedures is fundamental to the successful delivery of our client services and promotion of our brand.

Please note: this opportunity is hybrid, requiring some time in the Newcastle office. Successful candidates will be required to have a manageable commute into work.

Your key responsibilities

You will, as a CDD Analyst, be a key part of a Central CDD team of 30+ members, performing client due diligence on potential and actual clients of EY covering money laundering, terrorism and sanctions compliance. The work involves all first line financial crime client acceptance and continuance procedures for the UK and Ireland business. Responsibilities include:

• Perform risk-based client due diligence on actual and potential clients of the Firm in accordance with EY policies and procedures
• Navigate public databases and internal systems to identify & verify due diligence information
• Conduct adverse screening checks on clients and undertake follow-up research as required
• Manage personal workloads to ensure queues of work are dealt with in a timely manner
• Encourage client facing staff to engage with the Central CDD Team
• Other tasks, as directed by the Team manager and Central CDD Team Senior Manager

Skills and attributes for success

• You will have: good communication skills capable of dealing with wide range of stakeholders, including Partners
• The ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and credibility at all levels
• Be a strong team player and proven ability to work with others
• The ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
• Be enthusiastic, positive and resilient
• Have the ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines in a demanding environment
• Be able to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A basic understanding of Client Due Diligence/Anti Money Laundering/Financial Crime
• An awareness of recent global events linked to financial crime and sanctions
• Previous experience within a regulatory or professional services environment would be an advantage
• Education to degree standard will be an advantage

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 and coaching 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