Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Manager – Not for Profit

ACCA Careers; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic firm that is a leader in audit, tax, and consulting services, where you can make a significant impact. As an Assistant Manager in the accounting and financial reporting team, you will work closely with not-for-profit clients, ensuring compliance with UK financial reporting standards. Your role will involve managing client relationships, overseeing complex financial assignments, and contributing to a culture of excellence. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this firm offers a flexible working environment and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the requisite qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

26 days holiday

Financial wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with strong UK financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience with not-for-profit clients and UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of not-for-profit clients and ensure excellent client service.
• Plan assignments and confirm arrangements with clients.

Skills

UK financial reporting requirements

UK GAAP

FRS 102

Charities SORP

Commercial awareness

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

People management skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

ACA qualified

ACCA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 with specialist not for profit skills to join our accounting and financial reporting team, to assist managers to profitably deliver work across a portfolio of not for profit clients. This role will focus on complex financial reporting and consolidations, whilst managing a small portfolio of 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 not for profit 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; 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 or ACCA qualified.
• A strong understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and the Charities SORP.
• Previous experience of working with not for profit clients.
• Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness and to add value.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Well-developed people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Word & Excel.

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 (3 days per week on-site).
• 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.