Audit Assistant Manager / Manager - Regional Audit Centre of Excellence Limerick

Audit Assistant Manager / Manager – Regional Audit Centre of Excellence - Limerick

General Information

Location: Limerick

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: UKI Assurance

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

About the Role

RACE (Regional Audit Centre of Excellence) is a strategic growth initiative within EY Assurance, bringing together high-performing audit professionals in Limerick to support a broad portfolio of Irish and UKI audit engagements. The team combines audit excellence, technology-enabled delivery and development opportunities to provide high-quality execution across a diverse range of industries.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team at the heart of EY's audit transformation agenda. You will work with engagement teams across Ireland and the UKI region, gaining exposure to large and complex audits while helping to shape the future of audit delivery. Whether you are looking to broaden your industry experience, develop your leadership skills or accelerate your progression in Assurance, RACE provides a unique platform to do so.

Your key responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager or Manager within RACE, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit work across a portfolio of engagements while supporting the continued growth and development of the centre.

• Lead and coordinate audit workstreams across multiple engagements, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs on time and in line with EY Audit methodology.
• Manage, coach and develop teams of auditors, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key point of contact for engagement teams across Ireland and the UKI region.
• Drive consistent execution of audit procedures through the effective use of EY technologies, data analytics and digital audit tools.
• Review audit documentation and support the resolution of complex technical and judgmental audit matters.
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit quality, efficiency and consistency across engagements.
• Support the ongoing growth of RACE by contributing to recruitment, onboarding, training and operational excellence initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with engagement leaders and contribute to a positive and high-performing team culture.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong technical audit knowledge with a commitment to delivering high-quality audit outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and engagements in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed teams.
• Embraces innovation and technology to improve audit quality and efficiency.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

As a Manager

• ACA/CA/ACCA (ICAEW, ICAS, Irish Institute or equivalent international qualification) -preferably first time passes.
• Proven experience leading multiple audit engagements and managing teams across a portfolio of clients.
• Experience reviewing work performed by distributed or offshore delivery teams would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational improvements and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience applying UK GAAP and IFRS.

As an Assistant Manager

• ACA/CA/ACCA (ICAEW, ICAS, Irish Institute or equivalent international qualification) -preferably first time passes.
• Experience supervising audit teams and reviewing work completed by junior staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple engagements and service delivery teams.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience applying UK GAAP and IFRS.

What we look for

We are looking for ambitious audit professionals who want to be part of a growing team and contribute to the future of audit delivery at EY. Successful candidates will combine strong technical capabilities with a collaborative mindset, a passion for developing others and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, leveraging technology and helping to shape a rapidly expanding centre of excellence, we would like to hear from you.

About EY

As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory Services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits 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.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

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.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

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