Accounting and Financial Reporting Associate Director

RSM; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an Associate Director for their Glasgow office. The ideal candidate will lead accounting and financial reporting services while actively driving business development. They should be a fully qualified accountant with robust experience in UK GAAP reporting and project management. This role also includes coaching junior staff and fostering a premium service culture. The firm offers flexible working, 27 days of holiday, and a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working

27 days holiday

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

300+ courses on demand

Qualifications

• Experience with UK GAAP reporting including group reorganisations and consolidations.
• Strong awareness of IFRS, FRS102 and Companies Act reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to quickly build rapport with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of accounting and financial reporting services for clients.
• Identify opportunities for business development.
• Manage performance and development plans for junior team members.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Business development

Project management

Technical reporting knowledge

Coaching and development skills

Education

Fully qualified Accountant (ICAS/ACCA or equivalent)

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

Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, Accounting and Outsourcing to provide client‑centric solutions for RSM’s current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering in excess of £200m revenue.

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 Associate Director to join our Glasgow office, who is passionate about developing business with new clients and has experience of coaching and developing teams. Our client base has a mixture of entities from large private and private equity owned corporates to owner‑managed businesses.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Leading the delivery of accounting and financial reporting services on a portfolio of clients, always providing a premium service, whilst taking an active role in the growth of the department through the identification of opportunities and associated business development activities.
• Having a strong awareness of IFRS, FRS102, FRS101 and Companies Act reporting requirements.
• Having a key focus on business development, working with the Partner Group on business plans and participating in targeting and lead generation.
• Managing the working capital of projects, including budgeting, cost management, billing and debt recoverability.
• Managing relevant AFR team’s performance, ensuring appropriate objectives set and development plans in place for junior members.

What we are looking for:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ICAS/ACCA or equivalent).
• Complex UK GAAP reporting including group reorganisations and consolidations.
• Strong technical skills, with knowledge of IFRS, FRS102 and Companies Act reporting.
• Business development experience.
• Experience as a Line Manager with advanced coaching and development skills.
• Proven ability to quickly build rapport with client principals and colleagues.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.

What we can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Flexible working
• 27 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 in‑house 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 culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.