Board Member

UK Endorsement Board Members

London

£14,000 for circa 20 days per annum

The UK Accounting Standards Endorsement Board (UKEB) was established to serve the UK public interest, by contributing to the research and development of high-quality international accounting standards suitable for UK adoption. The UKEB is committed to upholding the high quality of international accounting standards and supporting economic growth through building on the UK's position as a leading financial centre.

The UKEB was established in March 2021 and was delegated statutory powers by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in May 2021. Following the dissolution of BEIS in February 2023, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade now has oversight responsibility in respect of UKEB's technical work. The Financial Reporting Council has oversight responsibility in respect of UKEB's governance and due process procedures.

The UKEB is an independent decision-making body, guided by the key principles of accountability, independence, transparency and thought leadership. It needs to be driven by a Board which is not only technically strong, but which is credible in accounting standard setting circles globally and is able to engage effectively with the international accounting community through its Independent Board Members. This is particularly salient in a potentially uncertain economic environment, as is the ability to promote the UK's views and interests in a global sphere with clarity, integrity and commitment.

We are seeking four Board members to complement the skillset of the Board, one each with experience as an investor, academic, preparer of accounts or with an accounting firm background. UKEB Board Members have an important role to play in supporting the UK long-term public good and contributing to the UKEB's strategic direction, including the setting of its research strategy and thought leadership activity.

• Investor/ User:
  Contributions from investors and other users of accounts are essential to ensuring that the Board develops a clear understanding of the impact of international accounting standards from a user perspective.
• Academic:
  Candidates will bring a deep understanding of international accounting standards and financial reporting, and its role in supporting effective and efficient capital allocation, and will add value to the Board's understanding of relevant empirical research as part of its robust decision-making.
• Preparer of Accounts:
  Contributions from preparers are essential to ensuring that the Board develops a clear understanding of the impact of international accounting standards from the preparer perspective.
• Accounting Firm Background:
  Candidates should bring in-depth specialist accounting knowledge and experience in relation to international accounting standards. Their contribution is particularly important in supporting the Board's assessment of complex technical accounting matters.

Board members will act in the UK long-term public interest, independently of their organisations. However, where relevant, they will be expected to inform the Board of their organisation's views, and the reasons for these views, to help inform the debate.

Board members are appointed by the UKEB Chair with the approval of the Secretary of State. They are subject to the Cabinet Office Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies and the requirement to understand and comply with these principles underpins this process.

Further information about the roles and how to apply is available on the Hays Executive application portal: How to apply | UK Endorsement Board | Hays UK

Application Closing Date: 28 November 2025