Technical Banking Accounting Advisory - Assistant Manager

ACCA Careers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Technical Banking Accounting Advisory Assistant Manager to join their team. This role involves delivering expert advisory services in financial reporting and regulatory change projects to major banks. Candidates should have a strong understanding of financial instruments standards and relevant technical accounting experience. Flexible working options are available across various UK locations.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant technical accounting experience within Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of standards related to financial instruments.

Responsibilities

• Manage client opportunities and deliver engagements.
• Advise clients on technical accounting issues and standards.
• Prepare and review client reports and training sessions.

Skills

Technical Accounting

Financial Services

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

ACA

ACCA

CPA

Job description

Technical Banking Accounting Advisory - Assistant Manager

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Job Description

Job Title/Req Number: Technical Banking Accounting Advisory - Assistant Manager (106005)

Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations

The KPMG FS Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business, operating from London and serving the UK with diligence and expertise. KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies, supporting the UK through various economic cycles and regulatory changes.

Why Join KPMG as a Technical Banking Accounting Advisory Assistant Manager

• Work within a team of Banking and Financial Services technical accounting specialists delivering expert advisory services, financial reporting, and regulatory change projects to major banks and financial institutions.
• Deep expertise in complex banking accounting topics such as IFRS 9, hedge accounting, securitisations, derivatives, and deal accounting for mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide SME advice on IFRS and PRA/EBA regulatory regimes interactions.
• Proactively address future banking sector challenges with a proven track record of growth, requiring dynamic and skilled professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client opportunities, deliver engagements, and contribute to multidisciplinary teams.
• Respond to technical accounting queries and analyse client transactions for detailed technical analysis and formal opinions.
• Advise clients on technical accounting issues, standards, and regulatory impacts.
• Prepare and review client reports, workshops, and training sessions.
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and post-implementation reviews.
• Assist in business development, client targeting, and thought leadership, especially within Financial Services.
• Research industry developments and participate in technical training.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant technical accounting experience within Financial Services, particularly Banking.
• Strong understanding of standards related to financial instruments (IAS 39, IFRS 9, IFRS 7, IFRS 13, IAS 32, IFRS 16, IFRS 15).
• Practical experience applying these standards in banking.
• Experience with IFRS 9 impairment, derivatives, hedge accounting, and accounting change projects is desirable.
• Knowledge of non-financial instruments standards and their application in deals and finance transformations.
• Understanding of UK and EU banking regulations and IFRS-regulatory interactions.
• Professional qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.

Preferred Skills and Additional Experience

Additional experience in asset management or related Financial Services areas is advantageous.

Locations

Core hubs are London, Manchester, and Birmingham, with the position primarily based in London. Flexible working options are available across 20 UK sites.

Additional Information

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