Audit Assistant - Placement - Bristol - August 2025

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Audit Assistant - Placement - Bristol - August 2025

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 -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK – External Audit 

Envision pursuing a career path where each day presents unique challenges, a chance for growth and is filled with possibilities. Join our audit team on a 12-month paid placement as part of your sandwich degree course and gain hands-on experience. 

Our placement programme allows you to experience working in the audit team alongside current trainees and experienced members of the team. You’ll also benefit from on-the-job training gain access to our internal training courses that will help you develop in the role. 

As a member of our audit team, you will conduct a thorough, risk-focused review on a range of client’s financial records, processes, and controls. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, whilst building trust and confidence among stakeholders.  

You’ll make an impact by: 

• Becoming a key member of our team from day one, you will have the opportunity to engage in client work very quickly, initially as part of a larger team before taking on individual responsibility for projects. 
• You’ll be given ownership of tasks which will prepare you to supervise those teams in the future. 
• Working with a wide variety of clients, ranging from owner managed businesses, through to large listed groups as well as charities, pension schemes and other not-for-profit organisations. 

Join our audit team, help shape our future and gain valuable experience as you take the next steps in your career.

What we are looking for: 

We think passion, personality and originality are important to thrive at RSM. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience will include: 

• A minimum of112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or an equivalent level 3 qualification, or 104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) and a predicted honours degree.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are crucial to convey information clearly and concisely for successful collaboration with team members and clients.
• Individuals who methodically analyse and interpret data in order to solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, which enable you to build and maintain working relationships with colleagues and clients and remain calm under pressure.
• An interest in business and commerce with the ability to demonstrate a commercial outlook through organisational and time management skills.
• Must be willing to travel to client sites and other offices as required. 

If that sounds like you, we know you’ll enjoy being part of our team. 

Please note, RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). 

What we can offer you:

You’ll discover a culture that nurtures individuality and an environment where everyone is supported to reach their potential. With us, you’ll always be moving forward.

• Build a network of contacts and gain advice from our expert mentors.
• You’ll also have access to lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits which you can tailor to your requirements. 
• If you perform well, you could be given the opportunity to join one of our graduate training programmes. 

Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK. 

The start date for this role is Tuesday 26th August 2025. Please note, our start dates are mandatory due to the internal and professional training you receive upon joining the firm, to offer you the best start to your career with us.

About RSM

RSM is a leading audit, tax and consulting adviser to the middle market, globally. With nearly 5,000 people operating from 30 locations across the UK, we have a culture of understanding what it means to deliver value, and to value what we do.

We run graduate and placement schemes across each of our core business areas, audit, tax and consulting, which offer a powerful combination of on-the-job learning and structured training – not to mention an impressive client list to work with.

We’re purpose-driven, mission-led and guided by our values. We’re taking exciting strides into the future and the work we do is powering innovation and change. We do this in an atmosphere where technology is at the forefront of everything we do and creativity and diversity of thought are fully embraced, as much as process and efficiency are valued.

So, get ready to grow with us, and make an impact.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.