Financial Accounting and Advisory Services Manager

RSM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a Financial Accounting and Advisory Services Manager to handle complex accounting projects and provide financial advisory services. The position requires ACA qualification and expertise in UK GAAP and IFRS reporting. This role involves coaching junior staff, exceptional client service, and flexible working arrangements, promoting a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

27 days holiday with purchase options

Wellbeing benefits including financial tools

Access to over 300 on-demand courses

Qualifications

• ACA qualification or equivalent required.
• Experience with UK GAAP and IFRS financial reporting crucial.
• Strong project management skills and experience supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Handle technically challenging projects on accounting standards.
• Develop expertise in financial reporting and advising clients.
• Coach and develop junior staff and contribute to business development.
• Provide exceptional client service and communication.

Skills

Project management

UK GAAP

IFRS financial reporting

Coaching junior staff

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

ACA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Financial Accounting and Advisory Services Manager

We are seeking a Financial Accounting and Advisory Services Manager to join RSM UK in Manchester. Our consulting team offers expertise across six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.

Our solutions address the unique needs and challenges of our clients, supporting global expansion, acquisition strategies, private equity investments, and risk management. We focus on simplicity, data-driven insights, and high-quality execution to empower clients in building sustainable businesses.

We are expanding our Financial Accounting and Advisory Services team and are looking for a Manager to support technical accounting, financial reporting, and business advisory projects across the UK regions, including Northeast, Northwest, Midlands, South, or London.

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling technically challenging projects involving accounting standards such as FRS102, IFRS, and FRS101, including group reconstructions, GAAP conversions, and acquisition accounting support.
• Developing expertise in financial reporting and advising clients on complex accounting issues.
• Coaching and developing junior staff and contributing to business development.
• Providing exceptional client service and maintaining communication as the main point of contact.

Candidate requirements:

• ACA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with UK GAAP and IFRS financial reporting.
• Background in professional practice or providing written accounting advice to clients.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience supervising and coaching junior staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

What we offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• 27 days holiday, with options to purchase additional days.
• Wellbeing benefits including financial tools, electric car scheme, and virtual GP access.
• Access to over 300 on-demand courses for professional development.