Corporate Reporting Manager (12 Month Maternity Cover)

RSM UK; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 Days Holiday

Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses

Job summary

RSM UK is seeking a Corporate Reporting Manager on a maternity cover to support the National Finance Office. You will lead year-end financial statements, consolidate group entities, and work with external auditors and HMRC to ensure accurate reporting.

The role focuses on IFRS/FRS reporting, tax disclosures, and ad hoc projects, with opportunities to develop within a fast-growing UK team. Hybrid working with flexible benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate reporting, IFRS/FRS101/FRS102, and Companies Act disclosures.
• Strong technical accounting skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead year-end reporting and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review group and subsidiary financial statements, including consolidation and narrative reporting.
• Manage the year-end audit, coordinate with external auditors and HMRC as needed.
• Support transfer pricing adjustments and HMRC tax projects; deliver reporting and analysis.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Professional qualification

5+ years experience

Education

Professional qualification in accounting/finance

Job description

Make an Impact at RSM UK

As one of the worlds 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.

The National Finance Office (NFO) is hiring a Corporate Reporting Manager to cover maternity leave for 12 months, starting in early 2027. In this varied role, you will help the finance function meet internal and external deadlines across financial and corporate reporting, taxation and ad hoc tasks. You will play an integral part in developing the firm's corporate reporting function, with strong opportunities for professional development.

The NFO comprises approximately 80 people across multiple locations, supporting the firm's day-to-day finances, including supplier payments, payroll, commercial finance and financial and statutory accounting. You will join its Corporate Reporting team, responsible for financial statements, technical accounting judgements and taxation reporting, working with external auditors, HMRC and colleagues across finance and the wider firm.

You will make an impact by:

The focus of this role is to support the Corporate Reporting team through the year end accounts and audit process. Responsibilities of the role will be project driven around the year end accounts and audit but may include some of the following:

• Draft and review group and subsidiary financial statements, including consolidation and narrative reporting, prepare technical accounting papers on key judgements, and ensure compliance with IFRS, FRS101, FRS102 and Companies Act disclosure requirements.
• Manage the year-end audit by collating, reviewing and challenging information, reviewing reconciliations and team outputs, and liaising with RSM's external auditor.
• Support transfer pricing adjustments and documentation, undertake agreed ad hoc projects, including HMRC tax projects (BRR+ and SAO), and deliver reporting and analysis as requested.
• Involvement on risk management and regulatory and internal compliance, maintain accurate and complete accounting records, document processes and controls, and challenge existing practices to improve efficiency, robustness and accuracy.
• Manage and develop junior colleagues, contribute to the team's culture, and work with other departments to ensure processes are followed and build the internal knowledge needed to produce meaningful, insightful management information.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

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

• Proficient in Excel (understanding of pivot tables, vlookup, sumif etc. as a minimum).
• Excellent interpersonal skills - able to deal with people at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated and able to show initiative.
• Qualified with a professional qualification and strong technical skills.
• Ideally with a minimum of 5 years practical experience.

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
• 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.