TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start your career in audit with RSM UK, studying towards your Chartered Accountant qualification.
- Work with a variety of clients, gaining hands-on experience from day one.
- Requires a minimum of 112 UCAS points and an obtained/predicted honours degree.
- Start date: 14 September 2027.
- Predominantly office-based or client site work.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to start a career in audit with RSM UK's External Audit team. The graduate programme is designed to build strong foundations and open a future of opportunity.
What You'll Do
- Work with audit colleagues to conduct thorough, risk-focused reviews of clients’ financial records, processes, and controls.
- Play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements and building trust and confidence among stakeholders.
- Become a key member of the team from day one, getting involved in client work quickly, initially as part of a larger team before taking on individual responsibility for projects.
- Work with a wide variety of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses, through to large listed groups as well as charities, pension schemes and other not-for-profit organisations.
- Be predominantly office-based or at a client site.
Qualifications and Development
- You will start studying towards your Chartered Accountant qualification as soon as you join, with the first exams taken within the first few months.
- RSM will provide support throughout your studies.
- You will join a tailor-made development programme with access to an online learning portal to build your digital and interpersonal skills.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 112 UCAS points across three A levels (or equivalent level 3 qualification), 104 UCAS points across four Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or an Irish Leaving Certificate (higher level).
- An obtained/predicted honours degree.
- An existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to analyse and interpret data to solve problems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- A genuine interest in business and commerce.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- A willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required.
Please note: RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Benefits
- Access to lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial wellbeing support.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 14 September 2027
Important: We can only consider one application per person per recruitment cycle.