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Within EY, the Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) team operates globally, with a specialized UK division focusing on commercial clients. In the ever-evolving financial services landscape, FAAS specialists navigate the complexities of financial accounting and regulatory changes, adapting to a dynamic market.

This senior role presents an exciting opportunity within EY's specialist FAAS team. You'll contribute to a rapidly expanding segment of our Assurance service line, leveraging your expertise to foster growth and expand your professional network.

Your primary role will be to deliver exceptional accounting advisory services to clients, acting as a key point of contact for resolving complex financial issues. You will become a trusted advisor, influencing client strategies and engagement teams on industry-impacting resolutions.

Key responsibilities include: - Leading contributions to GAAP changes (IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP) and regulatory developments, focusing on practical client impacts. - Cultivating strong client relationships and staying informed about market trends and emerging technical developments. - Identifying and developing new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients. - Assisting clients by providing expert advice, implementing projects, and resolving technical accounting and regulatory challenges. - Supporting business development through proposal preparation and execution. - Managing and leading project teams, collaborating with other Advisory teams for high-quality client service delivery. - Overseeing key internal and external stakeholder relationships for client engagements. - Mentoring and coaching junior team members. - Developing and delivering training, and enhancing service offerings within commercial sector specialisms.

To excel in this role, you must possess: - Professional accounting qualifications such as ACA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent. - Substantial experience with IFRS, UK GAAP, or US GAAP within the commercial sector. - Proven ability to network effectively within large organizations and build strong relationships. - Demonstrated team management skills and experience overseeing the work of others. - Strong technical accounting knowledge and an understanding of recent developments, including IFRS 9, IFRS 10, IFRS 13, FRS 101, and FRS 102.

Ideally, you will also bring: - Exposure to financial reporting and/or regulatory reporting (financial information, capital, or liquidity reporting). - Familiarity with prudential regulation, including capital, leverage, and ICAAP disciplines, preferably from the banking sector. - An understanding of the capital impacts of current and future prudential and accounting developments. - Experience in translating prudential developments into actionable analysis for improved business performance and decision-making.