Financial Accounting and Advisory Specialist Associate Director

RSM; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in London is seeking an experienced Financial Accounting and Advisory Specialist Associate Director. The role involves working on technically challenging projects, providing accounting advice, and coaching junior staff. Ideal candidates are ACA qualified or hold equivalent qualifications, with robust experience in UK GAAP and IFRS financial reporting. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

27 days holiday

Joining Bonus

Access to 300+ courses

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a professional practice in an equivalent accounting advisory team.
• Experience of supervision and coaching of junior staff.
• Experience providing written accounting advice to clients.

Responsibilities

• Leading technically challenging projects, including the practical application of accounting standards.
• Coaching and developing junior staff.
• Contributing to business growth and supporting partners on proposals.

Skills

ACA qualified or equivalent

UK GAAP financial reporting experience

Strong project management skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Education

ACA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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RSM

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Financial Accounting and Advisory Specialist Associate DirectorWe are searching for an experienced Financial Accounting and Advisory Specialist Associate Director

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.

Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organisational goals. Whether it’s supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data-driven insights, value-added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future-fit businesses.

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 Associate Director, located either in London, Bristol, Reading, Guildford, Stoke, Chester, Leeds, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Preston, Liverpool or Manchester, who will be responsible for working on a broad range of technical accounting, financial reporting and business advisory assignments and will lead on technically challenging projects.

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 GAAPs, technical accounting papers and acquisition accounting support.

Contributing to growing the business, playing an active role on proposals, supporting Partners, participating in the firm’s industry and channels growth and networking.

Coaching and developing junior staff and developing a skill set in business development.

Taking the lead on delivering complex accountancy related projects for clients as they arise, IFRS transition consultancy work.

What we are looking for:

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

ACA qualified or equivalent.

UK GAAP and IFRS financial reporting experience.

Experience of working in a professional practice in an equivalent accounting advisory team or experience providing written accounting advice to clients.

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.

27 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).

Joining Bonus.

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.

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