Job Description

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

At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.



Our solutions are designed to address the unique 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.



It's an exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growth plans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed to enhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expert consultants, embracing a digital-first approach, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships.


Working within our Sustainability and ESG Services team that sits within our Risk and Governance solution, we are looking for a Manager who will play a key role in delivering Sustainability and ESG assurance engagements and supporting the increasing rollout of CSRD assurance. In addition, the candidate will bring the business and finance skills required for these projects to be successful. The opportunity to contribute both to winning work and service development also provided by the role as is the opportunity to work on consulting engagement.


As such the role would suit an experienced assurance professional who is specialised in ESG and Sustainability that wants to work in a team of both assurance and consulting specialisms. We will also consider candidates with a strong audit background and a passion to work with Sustainability and ESG.


You'll make an impact by:

Supporting ESG partners and directors to build the ESG Consulting and Assurance service line Working with partners and directors to help win ESG limited assurance projects Leading client engagements to opine on limited assurance over client ESG metrics Ensuring engagement profitability Supporting the building of and performance managing and supporting to train a team of ESG assurance professionals Building excellent relationships with colleagues from across the firm to raise awareness of ESG services and encourage client referrals

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:

Bachelor's degree, minimum 2:2. A recognised accounting qualification or finance-related degree OR significant professional experience of working with finance and business management Experience of team leadership of ESG & Sustainability limited assurance engagements. Significant experience of a combination of the following: ESG/Sustainability risk and control ISAE3000 & 3410 engagements including risk assessment and data/evidence selection Team leadership (in-charge) on limited assurance/audit engagements Developing measurement and reporting frameworks and key performance indicators to demonstrate ESG impacts Statutory audit experience High level of personal impact and credibility, including evidence of client engagement

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.



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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.