Accounting, Insight and Advisory Assistant

RSM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm where your contributions will help shape the future of accountancy services. As part of a dynamic team in Leeds, you will assist in delivering high-quality accountancy services to a diverse range of clients. This role offers the opportunity to grow your skills while working with experienced professionals, ensuring that you are well-prepared for your career ahead. With a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for those looking to make a real impact in the accounting field.

Benefits

ACA Study Support

Hybrid and Flexible working

25 Days Holiday

Lifestyle and Wellbeing Benefits

Access to 300+ Courses

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or nearly qualified / ACA part qualified.
• 5 GCSEs at A-C grade including B in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and management accounts under supervision.
• Carry out general bookkeeping for clients including data processing.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Statutory Accounts Preparation

VAT Returns Preparation

Client Communication

Education

AAT Qualified

5 GCSEs at A-C grade

Tools

Sage

Xero

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

At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.

It’s an exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growth plans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed to enhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expert consultants, embracing a digital-first approach, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships.

We are looking for an Assistant to join our Accounting, Insight & Advisory team in Leeds to assist Team Members in providing efficient and effective accountancy services to a range of clients, while promoting the firm at all times.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Preparing statutory accounts and management accounts under supervision to required standard to ensure files are prepared and documented with sufficient evidence for review
• Preparing and reviewing of VAT returns
• Carrying out general bookkeeping for clients, including processing of data on Sage and Xero software
• Recognising when information provided by the client is incomplete and inaccurate and take steps to rectify this

What we are looking for:

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

• AAT qualified (or nearly qualified) / ACA part qualified (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at A-C grade (or equivalent), including B in Maths and English
• Able to work as part of a team as well as working independently
• Work experience gained in a client or customer facing environment would be advantageous

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.

• ACA Study Support
• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 25 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.

#LI-AE1
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.