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EY to create 1,000 new jobs in Northern Ireland in next five years

Move will more than double Big Four firm’s headcount in the region to 1,900 people

EY said the decision to add 1,000 jobs in North had come after increased demand for services it provides across the business. Picture: Getty

EY, the big four accountancy firm, plans to create 1,000 new jobs in Northern Ireland over the next five years in a move that will double its headcount in the region.

The company said it wants to hire new staff across the business, in areas like cybersecurity, data analytics, cloud computing, audit and consulting.

The move will bring EY’s headcount in the North to 1,900 people in the next five years. It currently employs around ...