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Financial Accounting and Advisory Specialist Manager, Chester
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Client:
RSM
Location:
Chester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Finance
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
11
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Financial Accounting and Advisory Specialist Manager
We are searching for a Financial Accounting and Advisory Specialist Manager.
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 will include the practical application of accounting standards under FRS 102, IFRS, and FRS 101, group reconstructions and accounting considerations, conversion to different GAAPs, technical accounting papers, and acquisition accounting support.
The role would also include managing the preparation of statutory accounts under IFRS and FRS 101.
The fast growth of the department will create opportunities to develop further skill sets including business development and coaching of junior staff. It will also present an opportunity to work with a variety of colleagues and businesses across the UK, as well as supporting your local office.
A strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS accounting principles is essential.
Responsibilities
1. Supervision and coaching of junior team members in the preparation of financial statements that are compliant with FRS 102, FRS 101, IFRS, and other relevant standards.
2. Leading on delivering complex accountancy-related projects for clients, such as IFRS transition work, support on acquisition accounting, and complex consolidations.
3. Acting as a primary contact with clients, communicating problems or contentious issues to the assignment manager and/or partner, and suggesting solutions.
4. Managing a portfolio of clients and projects, including client care, project management, and WIP/billing management.
5. Practicing principles of excellent client service, involving significant client contact.
6. Liaising with other departments within the office, especially audit and corporate tax teams, ensuring deadlines are met and issues resolved timely.
7. Coaching junior staff and participating in staff training and supervision; potential line management depending on experience.
8. Willingness to travel to client premises; most work is office-based within our fast-growing team.
Personal and Professional Qualities
The role requires:
1. ACA Qualified or equivalent.
2. Experience in UK GAAP and IFRS financial reporting.
3. Experience in a professional practice, ideally in an accounting advisory team or providing written accounting advice to clients.
4. Strong project management and organizational skills.
5. Experience working with clients.
6. Experience supervising junior staff.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
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