Accounting & Financial Reporting Assistant

RSM UK; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Chelmsford is seeking an Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant. This role involves preparing management accounts and VAT returns, demonstrating excellent client service. Suitable candidates should have AAT Level 3 or above, along with prior experience in an accountancy practice. The firm offers hybrid working options and a range of benefits to support employee well-being.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days holiday

Wellbeing benefits including financial tools

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services accountancy practice.
• Knowledge of preparing management accounts under supervision.
• Ability to prepare VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent client service and quality work.
• Recognize inaccuracies in client work and rectify them.
• Meet timescales and deadlines while seeking advice when needed.

Skills

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

AAT Level 3 or above

5 GCSEs at grade A-C including B in Maths and English

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 Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant in our Chelmsford office who has experience of working in a professional services accountancy practice, previously preparing management accounts under supervision and has ensured files are prepared and documented with sufficient evidence for review. This role will involve dealing with the preparation of VAT returns. Ideally, you will have acquired your AAT level 3 or above or will be part ACCA qualified.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Demonstrating excellent client service and quality work at all times
• Recognising inaccuracies in client work and taking action to rectify this
• Ensuring timescales and deadlines set down are achieved, seeking advice regarding the resolution of issues and problems as appropriate.

What we are looking for:

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

• AAT Level 3 or above or ACCA part qualified
• Worked in an accountancy practice previously
• A minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grade A-C, including B in Maths and English
• Excellent interpersonal skills and can deal with people at all level
• Can work as part of a team or independently

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
• 25 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

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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.