Financial and Strategic Advisory Assistant Manager

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial and Strategic Advisory Assistant Manager to join its dynamic team in Leeds. This role involves leading technical accounting and financial advisory projects, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS standards. You will play a crucial role in client interactions, providing solutions and coaching junior staff. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced environment, making it ideal for proactive individuals eager to advance their careers in financial reporting and advisory services. Join a team that values expertise and collaboration to drive success.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS accounting principles is essential.
• Experience managing multiple clients and supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading accountancy advisory projects and acting as the main contact with clients.
• Coaching junior team members and ensuring deadlines are met.

Skills

UK GAAP

IFRS

Financial Reporting

Project Management

Client Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Financial and Strategic Advisory Assistant Manager, Leeds

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Client:

RSM

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

01.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.06.2025

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Job Description:

Financial and Strategic Advisory Assistant Manager

We are searching for an experienced Financial and Strategic Advisory Assistant Manager.

Overall job purpose

You will be a key member of the growing financial accounting and advisory services team. You will be responsible for working on a broad range of technical accounting, financial reporting, and business advisory assignments. As an assistant manager, you are expected to complete technically challenging projects, including the application of accounting standards under FRS102, IFRS, and FRS 101, group reconstructions, accounting considerations, conversions to different GAAP, technical accounting papers, and acquisition accounting support. The role also includes the preparation of statutory accounts under IFRS and FRS 101.

Joining this team offers the opportunity to work on various financial reporting advisory projects in a fast-paced environment. The experience gained will help develop expertise in financial reporting and client advisory. The department's growth presents opportunities for skill development, including business development and coaching junior staff. You will 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

• Leading accountancy advisory projects for clients, such as group reconstructions, IFRS transition consultancy, reporting on specific contracts or transactions, support on acquisition accounting, and complex consolidations.
• Acting as the main contact with clients, communicating issues to the assignment manager or partner, and proposing solutions.
• Practicing excellent client service principles, involving significant client contact.
• Liaising with other departments, especially audit and corporate tax teams.
• Ensuring deadlines are met and issues are resolved promptly.
• Coaching junior team members and participating in staff training and supervision.
• Possibility of line management of junior staff depending on experience.
• Developing and maintaining advanced technical knowledge through reading, courses, and challenging assignments.
• Willingness to travel to client premises; most work is office-based.
• Assisting compliance teams in preparing statutory accounts under IFRS, FRS 101, and FRS 102.

Personal and professional qualities

The role requires:

• Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• A positive, proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and progress.
• Passion for financial reporting under IFRS and UK GAAP, with practical experience in complex situations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Teamwork skills, able to work with all levels from partners to junior staff.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results as a self-starter.
• Experience managing multiple clients simultaneously.
• Experience supervising and coaching junior staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Note: This job description reflects current role requirements. Duties and responsibilities may change and will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the individual.