UKEB Board Member Vacancies
The UKEB is recruiting four Non-Executive Board Members to complement the skillset of the Board. We are seeking one each with experience as an investor, academic, preparer of accounts and 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.
The UKEB Chair, Paul Lee, said:
“International accounting standards play an important role in supporting UK economic growth and inward investment. As a UKEB Board Member you will have the opportunity to influence the UKEB’s strategy and decision-making, in its role as the UK National Standard Setter for international accounting standards, and play a key role in supporting the UK’s position as a leading financial centre.”
Application Closing Date: 28 November 2025