Audit School Leaver - Preston
RSM
Location
Preston
Salary
Competitive
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
1 September 2027
Vacancy reference
EC71
Minimum grades
112 UCAS points across three A levels (or equivalent level 3 qualification), 104 UCAS points across four Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, or Irish Leaving Certificate (higher level)
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 our 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.
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.
Working week
Full time. You'll predominately be office based or at a client site, giving you the chance to build strong relationships with colleagues and get the support you need in the early stages of your career.
Skills
Financial analysisData interpretationCommunicationProblem-solvingRelationship buildingTime management
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 112 UCAS points across three A levels (or equivalent level 3 qualification)
Essential
Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher · Any · Grade 104 UCAS points across four Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers
Essential
Irish Leaving Certificate · Any · Grade Higher level
Training & development
You'll 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
RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Start dates are mandatory – the training you receive from day one is designed to give you the best possible start to your career with us. Please note we can only consider one application per person per recruitment cycle.
About RSM
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. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions with a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally.