Capital Markets (CM) - Manager

ICAEW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical cover

Volunteer days

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking a Capital Markets Manager based in the UK with flexible office, home and client working arrangements. You will lead the delivery of capital markets engagements, supervise teams, and interact with senior client stakeholders to provide clear, practical reporting solutions in time‑sensitive environments.

The role requires a Chartered Accountant qualification and experience with SEC reporting, US GAAP and GAAP conversions, along with strong project management across multiple

Qualifications

• Must possess a Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA / ACCA / ICAS / US CPA) or an international equivalent.
• Experience working with SEC reporting, PCAOB standards and US GAAP.
• Proven experience managing engagement teams, including coaching and reviewing work.
• Strong project management experience across multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience delivering high‑quality work in time‑pressured environments.

Responsibilities

• Writing and reviewing financial assurance / diligence reports, comfort letters and transaction documents.
• Interacting with client management to assess assurance information and transaction risks.
• Managing multiple engagements, overseeing delivery, quality and commercial performance.
• Leading on complex accounting issues under IFRS or US GAAP, including GAAP conversions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

IFRS/US GAAP

SEC reporting

Client management

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification

Job description

About the role

A career in Capital Markets provides the opportunity to work on complex, high‑profile transactions and transformational events for some of the market's most recognisable organisations. As a Capital Markets Manager, you'll help clients navigate complex financial reporting challenges across a wide range of deals, delivering clear, practical solutions in time‑sensitive environments.

You'll join a collaborative and inclusive Capital Markets team that values wellbeing, development and flexible working. The team supports and trusts individuals to work independently, while benefiting from close collaboration with senior managers, directors and partners.

Based in the UK with flexible office, home and client working, the role involves exposure to senior client stakeholders and may require occasional client travel depending on engagement needs.

What your days will look like

You'll play a key role in the successful delivery of capital markets engagements, taking ownership for both technical output and client experience. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Writing and reviewing financial assurance / diligence reports, comfort letters and transaction documents
• Interacting with client management to assess assurance information and transaction risks
• Managing multiple engagements, overseeing delivery, quality and commercial performance
• Leading on complex accounting issues under IFRS or US GAAP, including GAAP conversions

This role is for you if:

• Must possess a Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA / ACCA / ICAS / US CPA) or an international equivalent
• Experience working with SEC reporting, PCAOB standards and US GAAP
• Proven experience managing engagement teams, including coaching and reviewing work
• Strong project management experience across multiple concurrent deadlines
• Demonstrated experience delivering high‑quality work in time‑pressured environments
• Experience applying UK and/or US capital markets rules and regulations

What you'll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.