Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Manager

RSM; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm in Bristol is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their Finance Function Support team. The role involves assisting managers in delivering accounting and financial reporting to corporate clients, including complex financial consolidations. Candidates should be ACA / ACCA qualified with a solid understanding of UK financial reporting requirements. The firm offers a hybrid work model, comprehensive study support, and extensive health benefits, promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

ACA / ACCA Study Support

Hybrid working (3 days per week on site)

26 Days Holiday

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses developed in-house

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified candidate required.
• Strong understanding of UK financial reporting requirements is essential.
• Experience with UK GAAP and IFRS for group scenarios is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for clients, delivering excellent client service.
• Manage a small portfolio of corporate clients within the budget.
• Plan assignments according to firm's procedures.

Skills

ACA / ACCA qualified

Strong understanding of UK financial reporting requirements

Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS

Production of consolidation workbooks

Experience of financial statement production software

Education

Professional qualification (ACA / ACCA)

Tools

Financial statement production software

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions – we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Finance Function Support team in Bristol, to assist managers to profitably deliver Accounting and Financial Reporting work across a portfolio of corporate clients. This role will include complex financial reporting and consolidations and progress to managing a small portfolio of clients.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Acting as day‑to‑day point of contact for clients and practising the principles of excellent client service at all times.
• Managing a small portfolio of corporate clients within the agreed internal budget for the job and addressing any material points identified on assignments with the team.
• Planning assignments in accordance with the firm’s standard procedures and confirming arrangements with the client, including likely costs and billing arrangements.
• Ensuring that assignments are undertaken in accordance with instructions, and carrying out complex aspects of the assignment efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm’s procedures.

What we are looking for:

• ACA / ACCA qualified.
• A strong understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of UK GAAP and IFRS financial reporting in group scenarios.
• Production of consolidation workbooks.
• Experience of financial statement production software.
• Working knowledge of corporation tax will also be beneficial.
• Some experience of working within a finance function/department would also be beneficial.

What we can offer you:

• ACA / ACCA Study Support.
• Hybrid working (3 days per week on site) with a need to be with client delivery teams as required.
• 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.