Technical Banking Accounting Advisory - Assistant Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Technical Banking Accounting Advisory Assistant Manager in Manchester. This role offers the chance to work with top-tier clients, providing expert advisory services in financial reporting and regulatory change. You'll leverage your accounting expertise to tackle complex banking challenges, engage in business development, and contribute to a dynamic team environment. With options for flexible working arrangements, this position is perfect for those looking to make an impact in the financial services sector while enjoying a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of accounting advisory experience in Financial Services, especially Banking.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage client opportunities and deliver live engagements.
• Analyze client transactions and provide technical accounting opinions.
• Support clients in implementing new accounting standards.

Skills

Accounting Standards (IAS 39, IFRS 9, IFRS 7, IFRS 13, IAS 32, IFRS 16, IFRS 15)

Technical Accounting Analysis

Banking Regulations (UK and EU)

Financial Instruments

Client Management

Education

Professional Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA)

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Client:

KPMG

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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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:

The KPMG FS Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from London, we serve clients across the country with diligence and expertise. KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies, supporting the UK through times of war, peace, prosperity, and recession. We proudly stand alongside the institutions and businesses that define the UK.

Why Join KPMG as a Technical Banking Accounting Advisory Assistant Manager:

• Banking Accounting Advisory (BAA) is a team of specialists with extensive experience delivering expert accounting advisory services, financial reporting, and regulatory change projects to major Tier-1 global banks, challenger banks, and building societies.
• We possess deep expertise in complex banking and financial services accounting areas such as IFRS 9, hedge accounting, securitisations, structured transactions, derivatives, and deal accounting for mergers, acquisitions, and reorganisations.
• We provide SME advice on interactions between IFRS and PRA/EBA regulatory regimes.
• Our experience enables us to anticipate future challenges in banking, and our proven track record has led to significant growth, requiring dynamic and skilled individuals.

What will you be doing?

• Assist in managing client opportunities, deliver live engagements, and contribute to larger multidisciplinary teams.
• Respond to clients’ ad-hoc technical accounting queries.
• Analyze client transactions or structures, perform detailed technical accounting analysis, and write formal opinions on complex transactions.
• Assist senior management in advising clients on technical accounting issues and the impacts of new standards and regulations.
• Prepare and review client reports, presenting findings and recommendations.
• Support clients in implementing new accounting standards, delivering workshops, and reviewing assessments like IFRS 9.
• Contribute to business development, client targeting, and thought leadership, focusing on Financial Services, especially Banking.
• Research industry developments and participate in technical training.

What will you need to do it?

• At least 1 year of relevant accounting advisory experience within Financial Services, particularly Banking.
• Strong understanding of accounting 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, or hedge accounting is desirable.
• Knowledge of non-financial instruments standards and deal accounting standards is advantageous.
• Understanding of UK and EU banking regulations and their interaction with IFRS, including regulatory reporting like FINREP.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Additional Financial Services experience, such as asset management, is a plus.

To discuss this or other Consulting roles, apply, create a profile, upload your CV, and start your journey with KPMG.

Our Locations:

• We are open to candidates across the UK, with core hubs in London and 20 other sites nationwide.
• Options include office work, remote work, flexible hours, and part-time arrangements. Discuss your needs with our team.

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