Accounting, Insight & Advisory Assistant

RSM; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Bristol seeks an experienced Accounting, Insight & Advisory Assistant. The role involves managing a client portfolio, producing management accounts, and ensuring smooth finance function operations. Candidates should have AAT qualifications or extensive relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in IT. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

25 days of holiday

Wellbeing benefits

Access to on-demand courses

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional practice, ideally in a similar finance support role.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, adhering to reporting deadlines.
• Proficiency in IT and quick aptitude for learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle general bookkeeping for clients and data processing on accounting software.
• Prepare management accounts under supervision and ensure documentation is complete.
• Prepare and review VAT returns and rectify client information inaccuracies.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Proficiency in IT

Bookkeeping

Management accounts preparation

Education

Fully qualified AAT or minimum 5 years QBE

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Teams

Xero

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Client:

RSM

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Accounting, Insight & Advisory Assistant

We are searching for an experienced Accounting, Insight & Advisory Assistant.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

RSM's Finance Function Support (FFS) team is a leading market-focused business, providing corporate accounting services to national and multinational corporations, with a focus on helping them remain compliant and providing insights into their operations.

The Private Business finance support team provides a comprehensive range of services to its clients, including bookkeeping, preparation of management accounts, and VAT returns.

We are looking for an Assistant to join our Accounting, Insight, and Advisory team in our Bristol, Reading, Guildford, Milton Keynes, or Leicester offices. As an Assistant, you will manage a portfolio of clients, producing management accounting information for review and ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.

You will report to the team management and collaborate with client staff to develop effective working relationships.

You will make an impact by:

• Handling general bookkeeping for clients, including data processing on various accounting software.
• Preparing management accounts under supervision, ensuring files are complete and well-documented.
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns.
• Identifying incomplete or inaccurate client information and taking steps to correct it.

What we are looking for:

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

• Fully qualified AAT or minimum 5 years QBE.
• Experience working in a professional practice, ideally in a similar finance support role.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with a strict adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Proficiency in IT, including MS Excel, Outlook, Teams, and cloud-based accounting software (including Xero), with a quick aptitude for learning new systems.

What we can offer you:

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our flexible reward and benefits package includes:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days of holiday, with options to purchase additional days.
• Wellbeing benefits, including financial tools, electric car schemes, and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to over 300 on-demand courses developed by our Talent Development team.

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Experienced hire

Permanent

Bristol

Accounting & Business Advisory Job ID req10744