Assistant Manager

RSM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their dynamic Financial Accounting and Advisory Services team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex financial reporting and accounting projects, coaching junior staff, and delivering high-quality client service. With a focus on professional development and diverse experiences, this firm promotes a culture of inclusion and growth. Enjoy a flexible working environment, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to make a significant impact in the middle market. If you are passionate about financial reporting and eager to progress your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

26 days holiday

Financial wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses on demand

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a passion for financial reporting.
• Strong project management skills and experience in coaching junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Work on technically challenging projects involving accounting standards.
• Deliver exceptional client service and act as the main contact for communications.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Project Management

Coaching

Accounting Standards (FRS102, IFRS, FRS101)

Microsoft Office

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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 Assistant Manager who will provide support within our growing Financial Accounting and Advisory Services National team in either the Northeast, Northwest, Midlands, South or London and will be responsible for working on a broad range of technical accounting, financial reporting, and business advisory assignments.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Working on technically challenging projects, which include the practical application of accounting standards under FRS102, IFRS and FRS101, group reconstructions and accounting considerations, conversion to different GAAP, technical accounting papers and acquisition accounting support.
• Becoming a Specialist in financial reporting and a premium advisor to clients.
• Coaching and developing junior staff and developing a skill set in business development.
• Delivering exceptional client service through regular updates and being the point of contact for all communications.

What we are looking for:

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

• ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn and progress.
• A passion for financial reporting under IFRS and UK GAAP, with experience of applying principles in complex situations gained either in practice or in industry.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience of supervision and coaching of junior staff.
• Experience of Microsoft Office, with high competency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

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.
• 26 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.