Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Manager

OBU BSc Applied Accounting (ACCA); Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading accounting and consulting firm as an Assistant Manager in Preston. You will oversee complex accountancy projects, manage client portfolios, and mentor junior team members. This role offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package, providing a fulfilling experience in a dynamic environment focused on growth and diversity.

Benefits

26 Days Holiday

Flexible working

Wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses on demand

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent).
• Excellent compliance skills with knowledge of FRS 102, 101, IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Proven ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex accountancy projects for clients, including IFRS transition work.
• Supervise and coach junior team members in financial statement preparation.
• Ensure high standards of client service and manage business development opportunities.

Skills

Compliance Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

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 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 are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organisational goals. Whether it’s 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 prioritise 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 provide support to the 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 resource to ensure the highest possible standards of client service whilst taking an active role in identifying business development opportunities.

You Will Make An Impact By

• Taking the lead on delivering complex accountancy related projects for clients as they arise, for example IFRS transition consultancy work or support on acquisition accounting and complex consolidations.
• Providing insights to our clients drawing on the firm’s depth of resources and help to introduce other service lines as you build those relationships.
• Supervising and coaching junior team members in the preparation of financial statements that are compliant with FRS 102, FRS 101, IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Delivering exceptional client service through regular updates and being the point of contact for all communications.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ or equivalent).
• Excellent compliance skills with limited supervision, including knowledge of FRS 102, 101, IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Proven ability to quickly build rapport with client principals and colleagues.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, adhering strictly to client reporting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages including Word, Outlook, and advanced Excel.
• Previous experience of supervising of junior team members.
  
  

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.

• Hybrid and 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.