Audit
Audit School Leaver - Edinburgh
RSM
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
Competitive
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
1 September 2027
Vacancy reference
EC106
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. 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.
Requirements
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. RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Skills
Written communicationVerbal communicationData analysisProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsTime managementOrganisation
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 112 UCAS points across three
Essential
Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher · Any · Grade 104 UCAS points across four
Essential
Irish Leaving Certificate · Any · Grade Higher level
Training & development
You'll get a powerful combination of on-the-job learning and structured training. Work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant on the apprenticeship programme. Join a tailor-made development programme with access to an online learning portal to build digital and interpersonal skills.
Future prospects
Chartered Accountant qualification
Company benefits
Access lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial wellbeing support that you can tailor to your needs.
About RSM
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. A fast-growing firm with big ambitions with a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally.
If this one works out
This role is in Edinburgh. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.