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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.
About Outsourcing
The Outsourcing team are focused on supporting new and exciting international companies expand their operations into the UK and Europe.
Our clients are typically fast growing technology, retail or life science businesses, who engage us to be their UK/European finance function. You can be a part of that team!
We provide comprehensive accounting services to clients ranging from family owned, through to large listed companies. We believe that it is important for our people to have experience across a range of sectors, so we typically have individuals in our teams working on a variety of types of client.
When you join this team, you’ll work towards the ACCA qualification with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Overall Job Purpose
To support the Management Accountant in preparing and maintaining client accounts. Undertaking this role is a perfect foundation to progress to our Management Accountant role.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a portfolio of clients, alongside the Management Accountant.
- Leading day-to-day client relationships for purchase ledger items.
- Processing clients accounting transactions including bank, purchase ledger, sales ledger and nominal ledger.
- Preparing bank reconciliations.
- Arranging bank payments and transfers on behalf of clients according to agreed deadlines.
- Liaising with third parties on behalf of clients e.g. suppliers, insurance companies, banks.
- Providing administrative support to the team.
- Assisting with quarterly VAT returns and annual P11Ds.
- Participating in team meetings, to enhance efficiencies and encourage collaboration.
Accountabilities
- High quality service provided to all clients.
- Able to work with minimum supervision – we encourage our team to plan their own workload to meet the deadlines.
- Organised and methodical in approach to ensure all tasks are completed according to deadlines set.
- Uses own initiative and suggests ways to improve processes.
- Aware of client needs and expectations - acting promptly to resolve matters in a clear and professional manner.
- Empowered to drive your own career by participating in national projects and seizing any available training support.
Skills
- Ability to take ownership of duties and a willingness to grow and learn within the team and company;
- Must be very ‘hands on’ with can do attitude;
- Able to prioritise effectively consistently meets deadlines;
- Capable of task management, problem identification and resolution;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with good presentation and interpersonal skills;
- Flexible and able to work as part of a team assisting others to ensure team success;
- Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) (essential).
- 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.
Additional Information
Flexible Working
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.
Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on intentional inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuable contribution.
Our Recruitment Process
Please note, for those who perform well throughout our assessment process, should your first preference be unavailable, you could potentially be offered a role in another location or department. This would always be discussed with you in this instance.
RSM will only take one application into consideration per recruitment cycle. We do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies.
Entry Requirements
At RSM, we don't just look for good exam results. We think passion, personality and originality are just as important. You will need:
- 112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or an equivalent level 3 qualification, or 104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level).
Please Note
RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This job description reflects the present requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment in consultation with the individual.
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.
