Accounting Insight and Advisory Manager

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 RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, deal services, forensic, 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

Join our growing national Finance Function Support team, focusing on private businesses in the Southern region. As a Manager you will lead the reporting of annual financial statements and act as the controller for a portfolio of SME corporate clients focusing on annual compliance needs, applying UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 105), and solving day to day issues clients face across a wide variety of industries.

This fast-growing team offers opportunities to own client relationships, develop skills in business development, coaching, and cross-service collaboration across the UK.

You'll make an impact by:

• Playing a vital part in shaping client success, driving team performance, and contributing to the growth of our Finance Function Support team across the Southern region.
• Leading the delivery of a premium service and high-quality outcomes to our SME clients
• Managing job profitability and efficient delivery with agreed budgets
• Taking responsibility of a portfolio of clients, overseeing project timelines, billing, and client care
• Develop strong, trusted relationships and act as a primary point of contact
• Working with clients to deliver practical solutions to issues they face
• Lead assignments, ensuring smooth execution
• Train and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and constructive feedback, with opportunities to line manage
• Collaborate with audit and tax teams to meet deadlines and resolve key issues
• Develop knowledge of our specialist services and identify opportunities to add value
• Stay up to date with technical developments and meet training requirements

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you

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

• ACA qualified or equivalent.
• At least 2 years experience post qualification
• UK GAAP experience – FRS 102 and FRS 105.
• Experience of working in a professional practice, ideally in an equivalent accounting advisory team.
• A strong 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
• 27 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.