Technical Training Manager - Audit

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 adviserto 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.Why is Audit training unique at RSMAt RSM, we believe that high quality training is achieved when the trainer is involved at every stage. When developing training, you will be involved from the inception and scoping, innovation in the design and ultimately, delivery of the finished product.You will have full responsibility for training projects. This is supported throughout including technical reviews, a separate team of eLearning developers and peer reviews within the training team.The Audit Training team work closely with various stakeholders in audit – quality, technical and, importantly, the client facing audit teams to develop and deliver a programme of training that both responds to the regulatory rigours of the professionand complements the professional development of every member of the audit team.The use of innovative training design across a range of delivery formats is a primary focus of our training strategy. You will liaise with Senior Training Managers from other service lines to help deliver this objective.Responsibilities

• You will write and deliver audit courses for classroom and digital delivery.
• You will be expected to work closely with relevant members of the management team, particularly those in audit, to establish the training needs that exist and ensure the programme design meets those needs.
• You will need excellent communication skills and be able to suggest appropriate learning solutions, whether these are classroom courses, webinars, videos or other media.
• You should be imaginative and pro-active in your approach to developing both individual training courses and the programme of courses.
• The firm uses accelerated learning techniques in its course delivery and whilst it is not necessary to be experienced or trained in these techniques you must be willing to embrace them with appropriate guidance. These techniques use courses that are moreinteractive and put the emphasis on the learner, where possible, finding out the relevant information rather than the trainer solely delivering material in a lecture style.
• Classroom courses will be delivered nationally and there is a requirement to travel to any of our RSM offices.

About the ideal candidate

• Above all, we are looking for a candidate who is passionate about the audit profession and excited about the opportunity to design and deliver a range of training through different delivery formats.
• You will be able to adapt your style in design and delivery to suit different audiences ranging from new students to experienced partners.
• Your understanding of the RSM audit business coupled with an in-depth knowledge of the profession will be complemented by excellent project management and teamwork skills to help deliver this objective.
• The ability to combine robust technical knowledge with creativity in the design and delivery of training programmes is an important attribute for the role.

The role requires:

• You will be ACA, ICAS or equivalent qualified and will have experience coaching and training staff.
• You will have previous experience of working on external audits and can relate to experiences in the delivery of training.
• You will have good technical knowledge of the ISAs and audit skills training ability.
• You will be creative and enjoy delivering quality training in person and digitally.
• The role is home based with an option to work flexibly from your local office. Delivery of training and meetings are both online and face to face. Therefore, there is a requirement to be able to travel anywhere nationally. *Substantial advance notice ofall travel requirements is generally given.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSMAt 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, experienceand 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 culturethat embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.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 responsibilitiesalongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.