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Financial Reporting Training Manager At RSM, we want training to be more than just a transfer of knowledge. Training is a vital ingredient of every individual's development. It is highly valued and respected by the business. To earn that respect, we design our courses in collaboration with the business to ensure we meet their needs. We are constantly striving to develop more engaging and innovative forms of training delivery to ensure that those who attend our courses want to keep coming back for more. The role of Financial Reporting Technical Training Specialist is a fantastic opportunity for you to be a senior member of the Financial Reporting Training team and contribute to the development of the next generation of accountants and auditors at RSM. The growth of the business across all service lines gives rise to ever-increasing volume and complexity of financial reporting training needs. Why is training unique at RSM? At RSM, we believe that high-quality training is achieved when the trainer is involved at every stage. The training team is involved from the very start, collaborating with the business to scope the training needs. They bring innovation in the design of the training and are involved in the delivery of the finished product. The team has full responsibility for training projects and is supported throughout, including technical reviews, a separate team of eLearning developers, and peer reviews within the wider training team. The training team works closely with various stakeholders from the business to develop and deliver a programme of training that responds to the regulatory rigours of the profession and complements the professional development of every team member. RSM’s Financial Reporting training team partners with audit, tax, and consulting to contribute to our firm's success and, in turn, that of our clients. The team helps empower our frontline colleagues through the design and delivery of clearly scoped, targeted training courses. Our training is built on core financial reporting knowledge with bespoke design tailored to meet the operational needs of the service line, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. As a trainer of financial reporting for audit, your responsibilities include: Developing close working relationships with the director of audit training and stakeholders across the audit business to identify financial reporting training needs. Designing and implementing a training strategy to meet those needs. Collaborating with the wider financial reporting team to identify economies of scale where content has cross-service line relevance and benefit. The successful candidate will: Be an excellent project manager capable of designing and delivering complex training content within strict deadlines. Have experience in designing and delivering training across various mediums, especially live online and eLearning, with minimal in-person training. Possess the ability to influence senior stakeholders to deliver premium training that meets the needs of the audit service line. About the ideal candidate Being a trainer involves more than teaching standards; it requires using your understanding of the subject matter to bring content to life. A confident presenter who can relay complex materials in an engaging and understandable manner is essential. Additionally, supporting the wider training team in developing and coordinating the training programme requires strong project and time management skills. The role requires: ACA, ICAS, or equivalent qualification. Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP is highly desirable, as is an interest in non-financial (narrative) reporting. Previous training experience is desirable but not essential. The role is home-based with flexible work options from your local office. Training is mainly online, with occasional in-person sessions, requiring national travel with advance notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr