As one of the largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms worldwide, RSM is committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service that empower middle-market businesses to thrive. We are a rapidly expanding firm with ambitious goals, striving to become the premier adviser for the middle market globally. This vision inspires our daily efforts to improve and create a meaningful impact. If you’re looking for a firm where you can build a future and make a difference, RSM is the right place for you.

Assistant Manager at RSM

Job Overview

As one of the largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms worldwide, RSM is committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service that empower middle-market businesses to thrive. We are a rapidly expanding firm with ambitious goals, striving to become the premier adviser for the middle market globally. This vision inspires our daily efforts to improve and create a meaningful impact. If you’re looking for a firm where you can build a future and make a difference, RSM is the right place for you.

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About the Consulting Team

Our Consulting team integrates various groups across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide tailored solutions for both existing and prospective clients in the middle market. With over 1,700 professionals generating nearly £200 million in revenue, our team is essential to the firm’s growth.

We focus on six key service areas: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. These solutions enable us to offer a customized approach that helps clients achieve their strategic objectives while empowering our employees to make a significant impact and carve their own career paths.

Overall Job Purpose

As an Assistant Manager, you will play a crucial role in our expanding financial reporting advisory national team, primarily focusing on clients in the London and Southern regions. Your responsibilities will include supporting the wider team and assisting managers in delivering profitable services across a portfolio of corporate clients. Your focus will be on technical accounting, financial reporting, and consolidations, applying accounting standards under FRS 102, IFRS, and FRS 101. You will also work on group reconstructions, GAAP conversions, technical accounting papers, and provide acquisition accounting support, including preparing and managing statutory accounts.

The rapid growth of the department offers opportunities to enhance your skill set, including business development and coaching junior staff. You will collaborate with various colleagues and businesses across the UK while also supporting your local office. A strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS accounting principles is essential, as financial reporting advisory projects often take the form of detailed reports, making strong writing skills necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Support: Assist managers in delivering complex accounting projects for clients, including IFRS transition consultancy, acquisition accounting, and complex consolidations.
• Technical Knowledge Development: Maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through relevant reading and courses, meeting CPD requirements, and staying informed about the firm’s specialist services and publications.
• Client Communication: Serve as a key point of contact for clients, addressing any issues or concerns, and communicating them to the manager or partner, while also proposing potential solutions.
• Portfolio Management: Manage a portfolio of clients and projects, ensuring excellent client care, effective project management, and oversight of work-in-progress and billing.
• Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, especially audit and tax teams, to ensure deadlines are met and significant issues are resolved promptly.
• Team Development: Mentor junior team members and participate in staff training and supervision as required. Depending on your experience, you may also take on line management responsibilities.
• Travel Requirements: Be willing to travel to client locations, although most work will be office-based.

Personal and Professional Qualities

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• ACA qualified or equivalent.
• Experience with UK GAAP and IFRS financial reporting.
• Background in a professional practice, ideally within an accounting advisory team, with experience in providing written accounting advice to clients.
• Strong understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness and add value.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with clients and supervising junior staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging, allowing individuals from all identities, backgrounds, and cultures to bring their authentic selves to work. Our diverse client base reflects a variety of experiences, and we strive for the same diversity within our teams to better understand our clients’ needs. Diverse teams foster a wider range of ideas and insights, which is why we are committed to cultivating a firm culture that embraces differences and promotes inclusion.

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