Key Takeaways
- Start a career in consulting with RSM in Leeds, beginning September 2027.
- Study towards the AAT qualification while gaining practical experience.
- Requires 112 UCAS points (or equivalent) and the right to work in the UK.
- This is a full-time apprenticeship role with a focus on Finance or Risk & Governance.
About the Role
You'll join RSM's consulting team in Leeds, starting on 14 September 2027.
What is Consulting?
Organisations today face challenges from new technology, changing regulations, and economic uncertainty. They need skilled individuals who can connect ideas, understand businesses, and solve complex problems.
This role offers the chance to start earning and learning immediately after school, contributing to real client work from day one. You will learn alongside experienced colleagues, gradually taking on more responsibility.
Your Starting Point
You will join one of two key areas:
- Finance Function Support: Focuses on financial reporting, compliance, and ensuring organisations have confidence in their financial data.
- Risk and Governance: Involves analysing data, testing risk management processes, and helping organisations improve their operations.
What You Could Be Doing
Your work will primarily take place in the office or at client sites, working closely with experienced colleagues. Depending on your chosen solution, your tasks could include:
- Preparing statutory financial statements and supporting financial reporting.
- Analysing financial information to provide insights for client decision-making.
- Engaging with stakeholders at all levels within client organisations.
- Conducting interviews, reviewing documents, analysing data, and testing risk management frameworks.
- Participating in the audit and assurance process, including report writing and presenting findings.
- Developing and delivering practical recommendations for clients.
What We Are Looking For
No prior experience is required. We are seeking curious individuals who are eager to learn, ask questions, get involved, and work collaboratively.
Entry Requirements:
- A minimum of 112 UCAS points across three A levels (or equivalent Level 3 qualification).
- Alternatively, 104 UCAS points across four Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or an Irish Leaving Certificate (higher level).
- Existing permanent right to live and work in the UK.
- Willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required.
Please note: General Studies, AS levels, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) are not accepted.
What We Can Offer You
- Structured training and support towards the AAT qualification.
- A blended learning approach including client work, paid study leave, college attendance, mentoring, and internal development programmes.
- Access to a range of lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial wellbeing support.
Application Information
- Start Date: 14 September 2027
- Please note we can only consider one application per person per recruitment cycle.