Finance and Data Assistant Manager

RSM UK Group LLP.; Hanley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international audit and consulting firm is seeking a Projects Assistant Manager or Manager in Hanley, England. This role involves delivering high-quality client work and driving digital transformation through innovative projects. Successful candidates should be qualified accountants with a strong grasp of digital technologies and excellent communication skills. A hybrid working model and numerous benefits including 26 days holiday are offered.

Benefits

Hybrid and Flexible working

26 Days Holiday

Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing benefits

Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and provide effective training.
• Desire to learn new things and drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with partners to identify client opportunities.
• Deliver client work including cloud implementation and tool optimisation.
• Raise awareness of digital tools and streamline processes.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Strong understanding of digital and cloud technologies

Effective communicator across all levels

Proactive and able to drive digital transformation

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Projects Assistant Manager or Manager to join our North Region team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality client work, identifying new opportunities to add value, and championing the benefits of digital and cloud-based projects across the wider team. You will work closely with the Regional and National Projects Teams, and collaborate with Internal Digital, Consulting Digital, and Business Transformation teams to ensure successful project outcomes and continuous innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with partners and portfolio managers to identify client opportunities and promote digital/cloud solutions.
• Champion digital health checks across the North portfolio, track completion, and follow up on identified opportunities.
• Deliver client work including cloud implementation, automation tools, finance function optimisation, forecasting, and software selection.
• Provide support and training on platforms like Xero and related apps.
• Supervise junior staff on projects, ensuring effective briefing, oversight, and review.
• Raise awareness of digital tools and challenge existing processes to drive efficiency and better client insights.
• Stay current with digital developments, maintain certifications, and complete relevant training.
• 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.

Desired Qualities

• Qualified accountant
• Strong understanding of digital and cloud technologies
• Solid grasp of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Effective communicator across all levels
• Proactive and able to drive digital transformation

Who We Are

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.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. We create an inclusive environment where people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life, and we aim to reflect that diversity in our own teams.

Benefits & Flexibility

• 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 in‑house Talent Development team