Ifrs Project Accountant - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

As an IFRS Project Manager you will work in a small project team to influence and contribute to the development of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), assessing them for adoption in the UK and ensuring that they are fit for purpose for use by UK companies.

Client Details

This organisation sets the UK standards for accounting and auditing work.

Description

The role involves contributing to allocated projects. This is likely to focus on research projects but could include projects that are part of the IASB's due process, involving the assessment of new or amended IFRS for UK endorsement. A Project Manager will usually work in a small project team.

The role involves:

• Assisting with researching the existing material on the topic, including from other standard setters and relevant literature, and assessing stakeholders' views on the project, using formal and informal means as appropriate throughout the project.
• Assisting with the analysis of proposals and decisions, as well as assisting with identifying issues and concerns and the development of solutions and technical arguments to support the analysis.
• Preparing and presenting high-quality technical papers, as part of a project team and under the supervision of the Technical Director, and revising as appropriate, within project deadlines.
• Preparing or providing input for impact assessments appropriate to the stage of the project.
• Helping prepare and participating in presentations to stakeholders.

Profile

• A relevant professional qualification (such as ACA or ACCA).
• Knowledge of the financial reporting environment of listed companies and a demonstrable interest in IFRS.
• Ideally, experience in technical accounting work or the ability to demonstrate a clear interest in these activities.

Job Offer

• Salary £65,100.
• 12 month fixed term contract.
• A strong work/life balance ethos.
• Hybrid working.