Senior Audit Manager, Assurance, Belfast and Derry/Londonderry

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory services firm is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join their team in Belfast. This role requires significant experience in managing audit projects, client relations, and compliance with technical requirements. The ideal candidate has over three years of experience in audit management, particularly with large multinational clients. The firm offers a competitive remuneration package and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive Total Rewards package

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification experience, including at least one as an audit manager.
• Proven track record of outstanding performance.
• Experience with large/multinational clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and develop client portfolio.
• Effectively manage audit teams and actively coach team members.
• Plan and manage own performance and development.

Skills

Understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership abilities

Project management skills

Education

Professional qualification in accounting

Job description

Senior Audit Manager, Assurance, Belfast and Derry/Londonderry

Location: Belfast

Other locations: Anywhere in Region

Date: Sep 23, 2025

Requisition ID: 1526302

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. And 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.

In Assurance our aim is to provide accounting solutions and peace of mind to our clients. Through our skills and experience we give companies, investors and regulators confidence in financial statements, business critical information or processes. Assurance is our largest service line. You will work in highest performing teams serving our clients both in the office and off-site at client premises.

The opportunity

In Assurance our aim is to provide accounting solutions and peace of mind to our clients. Through our skills and experience we give companies, investors and regulators confidence in financial statements, business critical information or processes. Assurance is our largest service line you will work in highest performing teams serving our clients locally and globally working both in the office and off-site at client premises. Our audit team work with many of the world’s leading and fastest growing companies and to whom we provide the best available ongoing personal and professional development.

We provide a consistent audit by assembling the right multi-disciplinary team to address the most complex issues, using a proven global methodology and deploying the latest, high quality auditing tools and perspectives. And because we understand that, to achieve your potential, you need a tailored service as much as a consistent methodology, we work to give you the benefit of our deep sector knowledge, our full subject matter knowledge and the latest insights from our work worldwide.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage client relationships/expectations and develop client portfolio.
• Develop relations with existing clients in order to gather feedback on the quality of work delivered and to gain ideas for improvement of services delivered.
• Effectively manage audit teams and actively coach and develop team members
• Active involvement in the recruitment of staff
• Plan and manage own performance and development
• Develop technical expertise -both functional and industry
• Responsible for planning and managing assignments for compliance with all technical requirements including:
• Final technical review at all stages and for raising with partners all pertinent issues.
• Reviewing and approving for partner's signature all financial statements, opinions and reports and other deliverable documents for clients
• Ensuring management letters are constructive, commercially aware and demonstrate the firm's interest in the client's business.
• Obtaining consultation from experts on complex issues

Responsibilities by stage

• Pre Audit / other project: Preparation of audit project proposals, budgets, negotiations over fee and contract terms.
• Audit field work: Monitoring audit progress including compliance with budgets and deadline; ensuring audit work is allocated appropriately; review of audit work papers and reporting to the relevant partner/director.
• Post Audit: Adequate fee recovery, variance analysis, billing procedures and pursuing overdue accounts; arrangement of closing meeting; preparation of final versions of accounts and reports.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Proven track record of outstanding performance.
• Worked on Large / Multinational clients
• Clearly demonstrate an ongoing commitment to personal and professional development through continuing education and development.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification experience, including at least one in a role as an audit manager or with equivalent experience
• Ability and willingness to work primarily on challenging and complex projects
• Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) & “new” UK GAAP
• An ability to manage projects and teams
• High Technical Knowledge
• Excellent commercial, management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Ideally, you’ll also have Experience of working in a similar environment.

What we look for
EY looks to attract innovative people, team players and those with excellent client focus.

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.

• 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.

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