TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake an accelerated apprenticeship to become a Chartered Accountant.
- Gain experience with a wide range of clients.
- Requires a minimum of 136 UCAS points.
- Start date: 14 September 2027.
About the Role
Make an Impact at RSM UK – External Audit
This is an accelerated route to becoming a Chartered Accountant, allowing you to complete your professional qualification a year earlier than the standard four-year programme. You will gain valuable experience with a wide range of clients.
This is a rewarding but demanding programme that requires commitment, strong time-management skills, and the ability to balance client work, study, and personal life.
What you'll do:
- Start studying towards your Chartered Accountant qualification upon joining and sit your first exams within your first few months.
- Receive structured support from colleagues, managers, and your professional education provider.
- 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.
- Work with a wide variety of clients, from owner-managed businesses to large listed groups, as well as charities, pension schemes, and other not-for-profit organisations.
- Be based in the office or at a client site, building strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
What we’re looking for:
- A minimum of 136 UCAS points across three A levels (or equivalent Level 3 qualification).
- An existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK.
- Motivation and resilience to undertake an accelerated, academically demanding programme.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- 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 and a commercial outlook.
- Willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required.
Note: RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
What we can offer you:
- Work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant on our apprenticeship programme.
- Join our tailor-made development programme with access to an online learning portal to build your digital and interpersonal skills.
- Access lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial wellbeing support.
Start Date: 14 September 2027