Assistant Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting Advisory

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.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

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. 

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Edinburgh or Glasgow office within the growing financial reporting advisory national team, with a focus on the clients within the central belt of Scotland. As an Assistant Manager you will support the wider team and assist managers to profitably deliver work across a portfolio of corporate clients, focusing on technical accounting, financial reporting and consolidations.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Supporting managers to deliver complex accountancy related projects for clients as they arise, for example IFRS transitions, advising on changes to UK GAAP, support on acquisition accounting and complex consolidations. 
• Acting as a focal point of contact with clients, communicating any problems or any contentious issues identified to your line manager or responsible partner, identifying/ forming suggested solutions 
• Managing a portfolio of clients and projects, including client care responsibilities, project management and WIP/billing management 
• Acting as a coach to more junior members of the team and participating in staff training and supervision.
  

What we are looking for:

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

• ICAS qualified or equivalent 
• Knowledge and experience of UK GAAP and IFRS financial reporting  
• Experience of working in a professional practice, ideally in an equivalent accounting advisory team or experience providing written accounting advice to clients 
• An understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.  

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 (3 days per week on-site). 
• 26 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)  
• 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. 
  

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.