Accounting, Insight and Advisory Manager

Join our growing national Finance Function Support team, focusing on private businesses in the Northern region. As a Manager, you will lead the reporting of annual financial statements and act as the controller for a portfolio of SME 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 Northern 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.
• Developing strong, trusted relationships and act as a primary point of contact.
• Working with clients to deliver practical solutions to issues they face.
• Leading assignments, ensuring smooth execution.
• Training and line managing team members, providing guidance and constructive feedback.
• Collaborating with private client and corporate tax teams to meet deadlines and resolve key issues.
• Developing knowledge of our specialist services and identify opportunities to add value.
• Staying up to date with technical developments and meet training requirements.

What we are looking for:

• CA or ACCA 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:

• 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 in-house 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.