Accounting & Financial Reporting Associate Director

RSM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM UK is seeking an Associate Director in Manchester to lead accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of clients across industries. You will develop and coach teams, manage statutory reporting, and build trusted advisor relationships with Partners and Directors.

You will oversee budgeting, invoicing and debt recovery, drive business development, and ensure compliance with IFRS, FRS102 and UK Companies Act reporting.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience with UK GAAP including group reorganisations and consolidations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, FRS102 and Companies Act reporting.
• Business development experience.
• Experience as a Line Manager with coaching and development skills.
• Proven ability to quickly build rapport with client principals and colleagues.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• At least 3 days present in the office each week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of accounting and financial reporting services for a portfolio of clients, delivering premium service.
• Identify opportunities and drive business development activities to grow the department.
• Maintain awareness of IFRS, FRS102 and Companies Act reporting requirements.
• Manage AFR team performance and development plans for junior staff.
• Oversee budgeting, cost management, billing and debt recovery for projects.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

FRS102 knowledge

UK GAAP reporting

Business development

Line management

Project management

Rapport building

Office presence

Education

ACA/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 Manchester office, who is passionate about developing business with new clients and has experience of coaching and developing teams. Managing the statutory compliance of a portfolio of clients, and providing accounting support, for large and medium companies. Acting for clients across a range of industries including consumer, technology and PE backed entities, you will build effective relationships with Partners and Directors to lead as a trusted advisor to a wealth of clients.

You will 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 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:

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

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA/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.
• At least 3 days present in the office each week to support colleagues face to face.

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.

• 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 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.

At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.