Accounting, Insight and Advisory Manager

Full job description
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

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.

We are looking for a Manager who will join our Accounting and Business Advisory (ABA) team in either our Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester, Preston, Liverpool, Stoke or Chester office. In particular, this role sits within our Accounting, Insight and Advisory (AIA) team, where you will manage a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.

You'll make an impact by:

Managing the Accounting, Insight and Advisory (AIA) team, developing team members through coaching, training, and mentoring to enhance their skills and facilitate their professional growth
Managing a portfolio of clients, including budgeting, cost management and billing, primarily reporting under FRS102 and FRS105
Project managing the end-to-end process of your engagements, including driving timelines, managing both the client and the team, reviewing processes and overall delivery of the project
Planning resource and actively owning the risk management, taking ownership of communications with clients to establish a closer working relationship with your primary client contacts

What we are looking for:

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


Fully Qualified Accountant – ACA/ACCA
Working experience of UK GAAP and financial reporting
Strong technical skills, including FRS 102 and FRS 105 experience
Working knowledge of Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and/or other cloud accounting packages
Knowledge of CCH or similar professional accounts preparation packages
Experience of managing and oversee a team within financial services
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
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