Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, Accounting, Advisory 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 over £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.

We are looking for an Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager who will support the ‘Accounting and Financial Reporting’ team across our Southern offices, but principally based in Reading. The role involves managing the statutory compliance of a portfolio of clients, and providing accounting support for large and medium‑sized companies. Acting for clients across a range of industries—including consumer, technology, financial services and PE‑backed entities—you will build effective relationships with Partners and Directors to act as a trusted advisor.

• Managing a portfolio of clients, consistently providing premium service, and actively contributing to the department’s growth through identification of opportunities and associated business development activities.
• Providing support and advisory services to clients, including assistance through their audit process.
• Demonstrating a strong awareness of IFRS, FRS 102, FRS 101 and Companies Act reporting requirements.
• Managing the working capital of projects, including budgeting, cost management, billing and debt recoverability.
• Managing relevant AFR team performance, ensuring appropriate objectives are set and development plans are in place for junior members.

• ACA or ACCA fully qualified, with at least three years PQE and two years experience managing a portfolio of clients as a manager.
• Industry or commercial finance experience is welcomed.
• Experience supervising and coaching junior staff.
• Strong technical skills, with knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102 and Companies Act reporting.
• In‑depth understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of CCH or similar professional accounts preparation packages.

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Hybrid working.
• 26 days holiday (with the option to purchase additional days).
• Lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, including financial wellbeing tools, an electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to an extensive suite of on‑demand courses and learning developed by our in‑house Talent Development team.

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 selves to work. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our clients’ needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work, and we work together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.