Accounting, Insight and Advisory Assistant Manager - Company Secretarial

RSM UK Group LLP; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Guildford is seeking an Accounting, Insight and Advisory Assistant Manager to join their national Company Secretarial team. This role involves supporting managers with a portfolio of SME clients, assisting with share transactions, and responding to client queries. The ideal candidate will have a CGI qualification and a strong understanding of the Companies Act 2006. This position offers hybrid and flexible working options alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

26 days holiday

Health and wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of provisions relating to the Companies Act 2006 and associated legislation.
• Ability to draft and review transaction documents in line with the Act.

Responsibilities

• Support Managers in delivering services to SME clients.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and oversee project timelines.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Skills

CGI qualification

Understanding of Companies Act 2006

Drafting transaction documents

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Accounting, Insight and Advisory Assistant Manager - Company Secretarial

Accounting, Insight and Advisory Assistant Manager - Company Secretarial

We are searching for an experienced Accounting, Insight and Advisory Assistant Manager - Company Secretarial.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, deal services, forensic, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance. Our solutions address the needs, challenges and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organisational goals. Whether it’s supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data-driven insights, value-added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future-fit businesses.

Join our growing national Company Secretarial team, focusing on private businesses in the Southern region. As an Assistant Manager, you’ll support the wider team and assist Managers to effectively deliver work across a portfolio of SME corporate clients, focusing on drafting share transactions (including capital reductions), collaborating with RSM’s tax teams to implement group rationalisation / reorganisation projects, and preparing stamp duty relief applications. You will also respond to and advise on client queries of a company secretarial nature. This fast-growing team offers opportunities to 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 Southern region.
• Supporting Managers in delivering a premium service and high-quality outcomes to our SME clients.
• Working within agreed budgets, contributing to job profitability and efficient delivery.
• Managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing project timelines, billing, and client care.
• Building strong, trusted relationships and acting as a key point of contact.
• Proactively identifying and communicating issues, offering practical solutions.
• Leading and supervising assignments when required, ensuring smooth execution.
• Training and mentoring junior team members, providing guidance and constructive feedback.
• Collaborating with audit and tax teams to meet deadlines and resolve key issues.
• Developing knowledge of our specialist services and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Staying up to date with technical developments and meeting training 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:

• CGI qualified with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience ideally gained within a professional services environment.
• A strong understanding of provisions relating to the Companies Act 2006 (the Act) and associated legislation.
• A strong understanding of articles of association, including the Model Articles and previous Table A provisions, with the ability to draft (and review) transaction documents in line with their provisions and the Act.

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.

Location and status: Experienced hire · Permanent · GUILDFORD

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Working here

Thousands of personalities make up RSM and we believe the power of being you is the power of being understood. Every member of our team brings unique insights and a passion for the middle market companies we champion. As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, we deliver the big ideas and services that help middle market organisations thrive. Our global network spans more than 120 countries, but our passion is always the same: to help our clients move forward with confidence. At RSM, we care about our people, it’s what shapes us, and our approach is tailored to individual needs. The UK group of companies and LLPs trading as RSM are members of the RSM network. Read more