Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Manager

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Manager to join its dynamic consulting team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support clients in the London and Southern regions, focusing on technical accounting and financial reporting. You'll assist in delivering complex projects while developing your skills in business development and coaching. With a strong emphasis on UK GAAP and IFRS, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the financial advisory space. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will help drive client success and firm growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with UK GAAP and IFRS reporting is essential.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards required.

Responsibilities

• Support managers in delivering complex accounting projects.
• Act as primary contact for clients, managing communication and solutions.

Skills

UK GAAP

IFRS

Financial Reporting

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

ACA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Manager, Reading

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Client:

RSM

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are searching for an experienced Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Manager to join RSM's consulting team. Our consulting practice integrates teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing, providing client-centric solutions for RSM’s middle-market clients. The team plays a vital role in driving firm growth, with over 1,700 professionals generating nearly £200m in revenue.

The core solutions offered include business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. These tailored solutions help clients achieve strategic goals and empower our staff to develop unique career paths.

Overall job purpose

You will be a key member of the growing financial reporting advisory team, primarily supporting clients in the London and Southern regions. As an assistant manager, you will assist in delivering projects related to technical accounting, financial reporting, and consolidations, including application of standards under FRS 102, IFRS, and FRS 101, group reconstructions, conversions between GAAPs, and acquisition accounting. You will also prepare and manage statutory accounts under IFRS and FRS 101.

This role offers opportunities to develop skills in business development and coaching, work with diverse colleagues and businesses across the UK, and support your local office. A strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS is essential, along with excellent report writing skills for high-quality advisory reports.

Responsibilities

1. Supporting managers in delivering complex accounting projects, such as IFRS transitions and acquisition accounting.
2. Maintaining advanced technical knowledge through continuous learning and CPD compliance.
3. Acting as a primary contact for clients, communicating issues, and proposing solutions.
4. Managing a portfolio of clients and projects, overseeing client care, project management, and billing.
5. Collaborating with other departments, ensuring deadlines are met, and issues are addressed promptly.
6. Coaching junior staff and participating in training; line management opportunities may be available.
7. Willingness to travel to client sites; most work is office-based.

Personal and professional qualities

The role requires:

• ACA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with UK GAAP and IFRS reporting.
• Background in professional practice or providing written accounting advice.
• Strong understanding of UK financial reporting standards.
• Commercial awareness and value addition skills.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Client interaction experience.
• Supervision of junior staff experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.