Accounting and Financial Reporting Associate Director

RSM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Leeds seeks an Associate Director to lead accounting and financial reporting for clients. The role involves business development, managing project budgets, and mentoring teams. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified Chartered Accountants with experience in UK GAAP reporting. The firm offers a supportive environment with flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Cash allowance

Access to 300+ courses

Hybrid and flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of client work within a professional practice.
• Complex UK GAAP reporting including group reorganisations and consolidations.
• Experience as a Line Manager with advanced coaching and development skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of accounting and financial reporting services.
• Participating in business development with the Partner Group.
• Managing budgets, costs, and billing for projects.

Skills

Coaching and developing teams

Business development

Building rapport with clients

Education

Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

UK GAAP reporting

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, ABA, 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 almost £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 Leeds 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 corporate, owner managed businesses with a client size varying from corporates on 24-month runway towards auditing large international groups, including some listed clients.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Leading the delivery of accounting and financial reporting services on a portfolio of clients, whilst working alongside other service lines and reporting to the Client Relationship Partners on matters of additional advisory and client care
• Actively participating in 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
• Resource planning, briefing team members and coaching and developing teams to present a premium client experience

What we are looking for:

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

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Complex UK GAAP reporting including group reorganisations and consolidations
• Experience of manging a portfolio of client work within a professional practice
• Experience as a Line Manager with advanced coaching and development skills
• Proven ability to quickly build rapport with client principals and colleagues.

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.

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 27 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Cash allowance
• 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.