Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Manager

RSM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in accounting is seeking an experienced Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Manager to handle a portfolio of clients and manage team resources in Preston. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified Chartered Accountant with strong compliance skills and excellent time management. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a flexible benefits package including health, wellbeing, and financial benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

26 days holiday with options to purchase additional days

Health, wellbeing, and financial benefits

Access to over 300 on-demand courses

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 101, IFRS, and UK GAAP.
• Ability to supervise junior team members.
• Experience in managing complex accounting projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex accountancy-related projects for clients.
• Provide insights to clients leveraging firm resources.
• Supervise and coach junior team members on financial statements.
• Deliver exceptional client service as main point of contact.

Skills

Strong compliance skills

Proven ability to build rapport

Excellent time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Outlook

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Manager

We are searching for an experienced Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Manager.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.

Our solutions address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organizational goals. Whether supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritize simplicity, providing data-driven insights, value-added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future-fit businesses.

It’s an exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growth plans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed to enhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expert consultants, embracing a digital-first approach, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager who will support Managers within our Accounting and Financial Reporting team in Preston and profitably manage a portfolio of clients. As an Assistant Manager, you will manage team resources to ensure the highest standards of client service while actively identifying business development opportunities.

You will make an impact by:

1. Leading on delivering complex accountancy-related projects for clients, such as IFRS transition consultancy work or support on acquisition accounting and complex consolidations.
2. Providing insights to clients by leveraging the firm’s resources and helping introduce other service lines as relationships develop.
3. Supervising and coaching junior team members in preparing financial statements compliant with FRS 102, FRS 101, IFRS, and other relevant standards.
4. Delivering exceptional client service through regular updates and acting as the main point of contact for communications.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can identify inefficiencies and are passionate about improvement, this role is for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Our ideal candidate will have:

1. Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent).
2. Strong compliance skills with limited supervision, including knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 101, IFRS, and UK GAAP.
3. Proven ability to build rapport quickly with clients and colleagues.
4. Excellent time management and organizational skills, with strict adherence to reporting deadlines.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and advanced Excel.
6. Previous experience supervising junior team members.

What we can offer you:

We recognize our people as our most valuable asset. Our flexible reward and benefits package includes:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days holiday, with options to purchase additional days.
• Health, wellbeing, and financial benefits, including tools, electric car schemes, and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to over 300 on-demand courses developed by our Talent Development team.