TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month paid audit placement as part of your sandwich degree.
- Gain practical experience working with clients and benefit from on-the-job training.
- Requires a minimum of 112 UCAS points and enrolment on a placement degree.
- Start date: 14 September 2027.
About the Role
This is a 12-month paid placement within RSM's external audit team, designed for students undertaking a sandwich degree. You will gain practical experience working with current trainees and experienced audit professionals.
What You'll Do
- Conduct thorough, risk-focused reviews of clients’ financial records, processes, and controls.
- Play an important role in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements and building trust among stakeholders.
- Become a key member of the team from day one, getting involved in client work quickly.
- Initially work as part of a larger team before taking on individual responsibility for projects.
- Work with a wide variety of clients, from owner-managed businesses to large listed groups, charities, pension schemes, and other not-for-profit organisations.
- Benefit from on-the-job training and access internal training courses.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 112 UCAS points across three A levels (or equivalent level 3 qualification), or 104 UCAS points across four Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or an Irish Leaving Certificate (higher level).
- Must be enrolled on a placement degree.
- Must have an existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- 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.
- Willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required.
Please note, RSM doesn’t accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
What We Can Offer You
- A culture that nurtures individuality and supports individuals to reach their potential.
- Build a network of contacts and gain advice from experienced mentors.
- Access lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits that can be tailored to your needs.
- The opportunity to perform well and potentially secure a place on one of our graduate training programmes upon degree completion.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 14 September 2027
Please note we can only consider one application per person per recruitment cycle.