Assistant Manager - FAAS (Capital Markets) - London, Reading or Manchester

Location: Reading (primary location)

Date: May 15, 2026

Requisition ID: UK&I Assurance - Financial Accounting Advisory Services (Capital Markets) - Assistant Manager

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We count on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better.

Our Capital Markets team provides assurance and related services to clients accessing the capital markets, focusing on the United States and the United Kingdom. Services include IPO launch, US GAAP conversions, PE/M&A, and SOX implementation.

Opportunity

High profile role working with interesting clients, seeking US or UK qualified accountants with substantial PCAOB & SEC auditing and reporting experience. Benefit from exposure to SEC foreign private issuers and private companies preparing for a US IPO.

Your key responsibilities

• Delivering technical accounting advice projects across a range of clients and locations across the EMEIA region.
• Producing reports and analysis of accounting issues related to capital raising strategies and regulatory matters.
• Working on assurance projects, taking responsibility for delivery of complex deadline driven engagements.
• Building strong relationships both within EY and with international clients as you help companies execute cross border transactions.
• Coaching, mentoring, and playing a first hand role in junior team members' development.

Skills and attributes for success

Colleagues and clients will look to you for guidance, so you'll be a prominent professional resolving complex issues. Build on your knowledge of PCAOB, US GAAP, and SEC requirements to become a credible advisor, influencing clients and teams.

Qualifications

• Must have:
• Fully qualified chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA/ICAS/ICAEW) or international equivalent.
• Extensive US GAAP or IFRS knowledge.
• Experience planning, leading, and executing assurance engagements.
• Controls design and implementation knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ideally also have:
• Experience auditing large U.S. listed companies.
• Sound technical knowledge of PCAOB audits and SEC reporting including SOX.
• Experience providing assurance services to clients undertaking capital raising strategies.
• Experience working in a globally recognised accountancy practice.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior team members.
• Team or project supervisory experience.

What we look for

You possess extensive knowledge and experience on PCAOB audits, internal controls, capital raising, and complex accounting matters. You communicate and collaborate effectively with teams and clients in multiple countries.

What we offer

EY is committed to inclusion and flexible working. Competitive remuneration, Total Rewards, and FlexEY benefits covering holidays, health, insurance, savings, discounts, offers and promotions.

Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Success as defined by you: Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact your way.

Transformative leadership: Insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced and empowered to help others find theirs.

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