Accounting, Insight and Advisory Associate Director

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.

This role provides the opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to join our growing Accounting, Insight and Advisory (AIA) team, part of our Finance Function Support solution. The AIA team provides accounting solutions, alongside innovative financial insights and process/system optimisation. We seek to enhance efficiency, drive growth and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Our client base is a mixture of entities and sizes, including corporates, owner managed businesses and not-for-profit entities. We work with family businesses, entrepreneurial businesses, owner managed businesses and scaling businesses.

A significant part of the role is contributing towards business development. An Associate Director will be given the time, coaching and support to grow the firm through identifying opportunities, introducing new clients and participating in broader multi-service line pitches. The role is a senior position within the AIA team, contributing to the strategic planning, growth and smooth running of the department/office operationally and financially. An important aspect of the role is the active coaching and development of the more junior members of the team.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Leading the delivery of AIA services on a portfolio of clients and to work alongside other service lines and report into the Client Relationship Partner on matters of additional advisory and client care.
• Managing the working capital of the above services including budgeting, cost management, billing and debt recoverability.
• Ensuring resource is planned effectively and team members are briefed appropriately to deliver services and projects to clients in line with RSM’s quality guidelines and procedures.
• Actively coaching and developing more junior team members. This includes acting as a line manager and performing staff appraisals and overseeing and reviewing work completed by managers, supervisors and assistants.
• Actively participating in business development. An Associate Director is expected to contribute to growing the department and the firm by participating in targeting and lead generation, supporting proposals to new clients, identifying cross‑referral opportunities and agreeing projects with the firm’s existing clients.
• Developing and maintaining an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the Institute’s CPD requirements.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you! We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Extensive team management experience with experience as a Line Manager.
• The ability and talent to make a positive contribution through business development.
• Experience of managing a diverse portfolio of client work within professional practice.
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience of building lasting client relationships.
• An adaptable and collaborative team player able to work at all levels from trainee to Partner.

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.