Audit School Leaver - London - September 2027
RSM
Location
London
Salary
Competitive
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
1 September 2027
Vacancy reference
EC197
Minimum grades
A Levels: 112 UCAS points across three A levels; Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: 104 UCAS points across four; or Irish Leaving Certificate (higher level). General Studies, AS levels and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) not accepted.
About the role
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. You'll work with audit colleagues to conduct thorough, risk-focused reviews of clients' financial records, processes, and controls. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements and building trust and confidence among stakeholders. You'll start studying towards your Chartered Accountant qualification as soon as you join, and within the first few months you'll have taken your first exams. You'll 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. You'll work with a wide variety of clients, ranging from owner managed businesses to large listed groups as well as charities, pension schemes and other not-for-profit organisations. You'll predominately be office based or at a client site.
Requirements
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 existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK for this role. Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly and concisely with team members and clients. The ability to analyse and interpret data to solve problems. Excellent interpersonal skills, which enable you to build relationships and stay calm under pressure. A genuine interest in business and commerce together with strong organisational and time management skills. A willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required.
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 112 UCAS points across three A levels
Essential
Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers · Any · Grade 104 UCAS points across four
Essential
Irish Leaving Certificate · Any · Grade Higher level
Training & development
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.
Company benefits
Access lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial wellbeing support that you can tailor to your needs.
Things to consider
Start dates are mandatory – the training you receive from day one is designed to give you the best possible start to your career with RSM. RSM does only consider one application per person per recruitment cycle. You must have an existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK.
About RSM
RSM is one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, delivering big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. A fast-growing firm with big ambitions and a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally.
If this one works out
This role is in London. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £900–£1,400 a month.