Financial Accounting and Advisory Specialist Manager

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Accounting and Advisory Specialist Manager to join their dynamic team in Stoke-on-Trent. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects involving technical accounting, financial reporting, and business advisory assignments. As a key member of the team, you will supervise junior staff, lead complex projects, and engage directly with clients, ensuring exceptional service and support. With a focus on professional growth and development, this position allows you to make a significant impact within a fast-growing department while enhancing your skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS accounting principles.
• Experience in a professional practice or providing written accounting advice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach junior team members in preparing financial statements.
• Lead complex accountancy projects, such as IFRS transition consultancy.
• Act as a primary contact with clients, communicating issues and proposing solutions.

Skills

UK GAAP

IFRS

Financial Reporting

Project Management

Coaching

Education

ACA Qualified or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Client:

RSM

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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Yes

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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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.

Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM’s current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.

Overall Job Purpose

You will be a key member of the growing financial accounting advisory specialists national team. You will be responsible for working on a broad range of technical accounting, financial reporting and business advisory assignments. As a manager, you would be expected to complete technically challenging projects. This includes the practical application of accounting standards under FRS 102, IFRS, and FRS 101, group reconstructions, accounting considerations, conversion to different GAAPs, technical accounting papers, and acquisition accounting support.

The role also involves managing the preparation of statutory accounts under IFRS and FRS 101. The department's fast growth offers opportunities to develop further skills, including business development and coaching junior staff. It also provides a chance to work with colleagues and businesses across the UK and support your local office.

A strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS accounting principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and coaching of junior team members in preparing financial statements compliant with FRS 102, FRS 101, IFRS, and other relevant standards.
• Leading complex accountancy projects, such as IFRS transition consultancy, acquisition accounting, and complex consolidations.
• Acting as a primary contact with clients, communicating issues, and proposing solutions.
• Managing a portfolio of clients and projects, including client care, project management, and billing.
• Providing excellent client service and maintaining significant client contact.
• Liaising with other departments to meet deadlines and resolve issues.
• Coaching junior staff and participating in staff training; line management depending on experience.
• Willingness to travel to client premises; most work is office-based within the fast-growing team.

Personal and Professional Qualities

The role requires:

• ACA Qualified or equivalent.
• Experience in UK GAAP and IFRS financial reporting.
• Experience in a professional practice or providing written accounting advice to clients.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience working with clients and supervising junior staff.
• High competency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

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