Sustainability Assistant Manager

Deloitte is the world’s number one professional services firm and making an impact is more than what we do. It is why we are here. We bring challenge, curiosity and edge to every project, driving positive progress for our clients, our people, our communities and the planet. This purpose inspires us to work to the highest standards and to tackle the challenges that matter. Number one never stops challenging.

Audit and Assurance is one of Deloitte Ireland’s largest service lines and a core engine of our business. As the world’s number one professional services firm, we bring challenge, curiosity and edge to the financial reporting ecosystem. We deliver insight, confidence and value for leading local and international clients.

Our teams combine advanced technology with deep professional expertise to evolve our audit and assurance processes. You will work with talented colleagues across our global network to make an impact that matters every day. Number one never stops challenging and neither do we.

As an Assistant Manager in our Sustainability assurance, reporting and advisory team, you will support engagement management to deliver high-quality sustainability assurance, audit support, and advisory engagements across all industries. You will work closely with experienced managers, directors and partners to delivery high quality efficient engagements whilst building your professional network.

Why you’ll enjoy this opportunity? 

The role offers excellent learning and development opportunities, exposure to Deloitte Ireland’s largest clients, and mentorship from senior leadership.

What are the main activities and tasks involved?

• Supporting the engagement manager to deliver sustainability assurance and advisory engagements across all industries, acting in the capacity of ‘Engagement Assistant Manager, taking ownership for agreed aspects of engagement delivery, quality management, budgetary control and client communications
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities to build expertise in sustainability regulations, frameworks, and related methodologies
• Support engagement leadership with project management of a portfolio of engagements and internal ad-hoc tasks such as budgeting, business development, thought leadership and preparing materials for client workshops

What skills and qualifications do I need?

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with audit and assurance experience.
• Hands on GHG emissions experience especially relating to calculations and areas of judgement
• Ability to lead the delivery of assurance files from planning to conclude phases
• Desire to lead and coach a high performing team covering a range of sustainability matters, in a dynamic, challenging environment
• Understand all spectrums of sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance topics
• Understand sustainability reporting frameworks and standards e.g. CSRD, NFRD, UK SRS, ISSB, TCFD, SECR, CFD, GRI, UN SDG, UN PRI, SFDR, EU Taxonomy, GHG Protocol Guidance, etc. and an ability to translate technical matters in a practical way to clients
• Demonstrate ability to support the delivery of assurance engagements under ISAE 3000 standard or similar.
• Experience assessing the impact of climate change risks
• Advanced analytical skills, capable of challenging and interpreting non-financial ESG data
• Manage engagement economics, including budgets and resource allocation tools (DayShape, Swift)

Who will I be reporting to and what is their leadership style? 

You will report to a Leader who has deep expertise across multiple sectors and are known for a collaborative, supportive leadership style that values open communication, professional development, and innovation. They encourage team empowerment and continuous learning.

Where will I be working and what is the working model?

This role is based in our Dublin, Cork, Galway or Limerick offices with a flexible hybrid working model that supports a blend of office and remote working. Client site visits may be required depending on project needs. For more information, please visit our Deloitte Works webpage.

If you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure that any reasonable accommodations are implemented throughout the recruitment and selection process.

What we offer

Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, purpose driven and designed to support your growth. It is more than salary. We invest in your personal and professional development, empower your work life balance and offer benefits that support you at every stage of life. These include health and wellbeing supports, pension and savings options, training and coaching and enhanced leave options.