Job description
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. 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.
Our UK and Ireland (UKI) Assurance team is fully integrated, working across borders to help clients deal with issues that are critical to their success. From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information, and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of clients.
The opportunity
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.
This role is based in Edinburgh in our Audit Centre of Excellence.
Your key responsibilities
* Leading fieldwork and keeping engagement managers updated on audits
* Accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters
* Completing audit processes and documenting higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skills
* Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions
* Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends
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
* Experience delivering and reporting on external audits
* Fully qualified as a chartered accountant e.g. ACA / ACCA / CA / ICAS / ICAEW or international equivalent
* Non-financial services industry exposure
Ideally, you’ll also have
* Sector experience in one or more of the following: Oil & Gas; Energy; Power & Utilities; Retail; Transportation; Aviation; Supply Chain & Logistics; Consumer Goods
* Knowledge of current market issues in the UK
* Experience using SOX 404 and applying UK GAAP and IFRS
* Project management or team supervisory experience
* 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.
What working at EY offers
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. 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.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.
Please note: Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy.
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