Accounting, Insight and Advisory Assistant

RSM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Accounting, Insight, and Advisory Assistant. You will prepare statutory accounts, review VAT returns, and assist clients with accurate bookkeeping. The ideal candidate holds an AAT qualification and has strong teamwork skills. We offer a flexible working environment with excellent benefits, including study support and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

ACA Study Support

Hybrid and Flexible working

25 Days Holiday (additional purchase options)

Wellbeing benefits including financial tools

Access to 300+ courses on demand

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accountancy services.
• Experience in a client-facing environment is advantageous.
• Ability to work under supervision and independently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory and management accounts under supervision.
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns.
• Carrying out bookkeeping using Sage and Xero.
• Identifying and rectifying incomplete or inaccurate client information.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Client-facing experience

Education

AAT qualification (or nearly qualified)

ACA part qualified (or equivalent)

At least 5 GCSEs at A-C, including B in Maths and English

Tools

Sage

Xero

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Accounting, Insight and Advisory Assistant, Leeds

Client: RSM

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 29fc701f790f

Job Views: 12

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

We are searching for an experienced Accounting, Insight and Advisory Assistant. Make an impact at RSM UK.

At RSM, our consulting team delivers core solutions including business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk management. We are committed to growth, expanding our team, embracing digital solutions, and strengthening client relationships.

Join our Leeds team to assist in providing efficient accountancy services to clients, promoting the firm at all times. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing statutory and management accounts under supervision
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
• Carrying out bookkeeping using Sage and Xero
• Identifying and rectifying incomplete or inaccurate client information

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences. Our ideal candidate will have:

• AAT qualification (or nearly qualified) / ACA part qualified (or equivalent)
• At least 5 GCSEs at A-C, including B in Maths and English
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Experience in a client-facing environment is advantageous

What we can offer you:

We offer a flexible reward package including:

• ACA Study Support
• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 25 Days Holiday (additional purchase options)
• Wellbeing benefits including financial tools, electric car scheme, and virtual GP access
• Access to 300+ courses on demand

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Type: Experienced hire, Permanent

Location: Leeds

Job ID: req10485