Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Manager

RSM; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm is seeking an Assistant Manager for its Accounting and Financial Reporting team in Leeds. The role involves managing client portfolios, ensuring high-quality service, and overseeing complex financial reporting. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified, have a solid understanding of UK financial reporting, and a track record in client management. The position offers a flexible benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working

Access to over 300 courses

26 Days Holiday

Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK financial reporting requirements is essential.
• Experience working with FS102 and FS101 is required.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS financial reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acting as day-to-day point of contact for clients to ensure excellent service.
• Managing a small portfolio of corporate clients effectively.
• Planning and ensuring assignments are followed through according to firm's procedures.

Skills

UK financial reporting

Client management

Attention to detail

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Job description

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 Accounting and Financial Reporting team in Manchester, to assist managers to profitably deliver work across a portfolio of corporate clients. This role will focus on complex financial reporting and consolidations, whilst managing a small portfolio of corporate and not-for-profit 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:

To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills and experience must include:

• ACA / ACCA qualified.
• A strong understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.
• Experience of working to FS102 and FS101.
• Knowledge and experience of UK GAAP and IFRS financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of corporation tax will also be beneficial.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• ACA / ACCA Study Support.
• Flexible working.
• 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.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.