AFR Manager — Hybrid, Growth‑Driven Advisory

RSM UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

RSM UK is seeking an Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager in Manchester to lead a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring premium service and strong advisory support across IFRS, UK reporting and audits. You will work with Partners and Directors to drive growth and deliver robust financial reporting for large and mid-market clients.

You will manage AFR teams, coach junior staff, and ensure timely delivery while fostering client relationships and opportunities for business development.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA fully qualified, with at least three years PQE and one year experience of managing a full portfolio of clients.
• Strong technical skills.
• Experience of using accounting software.
• In depth understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.
• Experience as a Line Manager with advanced coaching and development skills.
• Well-developed people skills to relate to clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• At least 3 days present in the office each week to support colleagues face to face.

Responsibilities

• Managing 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.
• Providing support and advisory services to our clients including supporting our clients through their audit process.
• Having a strong awareness of IFRS, FRS102 and Companies Act reporting requirements.
• Managing the working capital of projects, including budgeting, cost management, billing and debt recoverability.
• Managing relevant AFR teams’ performance, ensuring appropriate objectives set and development plans in place for junior members.

Skills

People skills

Coaching & development

Time management

Organisational skills

Client relationship management

Premium service mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

3+ PQE

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

RSM UK is seeking an Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager in Manchester to lead a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring premium service and strong advisory support across IFRS, UK reporting and audits. You will work with Partners and Directors to drive growth and deliver robust financial reporting for large and mid-market clients.

You will manage AFR teams, coach junior staff, and ensure timely delivery while fostering client relationships and opportunities for business development.