Management Accounts 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

There is an exciting opportunity to join the internal finance function (NFO) in Preston, as a Management Accounts Manager.  The team is responsible for the monthly management accounts journals, firm-wide overheads, core function reporting, balance sheet reporting, which includes monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all areas such as accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, other payables, other receivables, along with ad-hoc projects/reporting. 

This is a wide and varied role with strong professional development opportunities; the successful candidate playing an integral part in driving forward the management accounts function of the firm; through embracing Workday and new features, driving forward balance sheet reconciliations/reporting and responsible for the development of the junior members of the team.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Leading the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, ensuring outputs are complete, well-explained, and aligned to accounting policies

• Maintaining strong oversight of the general ledger and balance sheet, ensuring integrity of postings, robust reconciliations, and an audit-ready control environment

• Playing a key role in managing financial risk, ensuring outputs comply with regulatory and internal standards, with clearly documented processes and controls

• Supporting and enhancing month-end and year-end close processes, driving efficiency, consistency, and high-quality delivery

• Managing, coaching, and developing junior team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture and supporting professional development

• Partnering closely with the Corporate Reporting team and wider Finance teams, building strong relationships to ensure aligned, high-quality outputs and adoption of best practice

What we are looking for:

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

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or equivalent qualification

• Experience managing and developing team members, with a strong focus on coaching, performance, and continuous improvement

• IT proficient with strong MS excel skills

• A credible individual with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Self-motivated and able to show initiative

• Workday experience desirable

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.
At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.