Audit Assistant Review

My typical day at RSM involved working as part of an audit team to conduct sampling of balance sheet and income statement areas, which followed with testing of these areas. Discussion with clients on their controls and ensuring the financial statements are as accurate as possible.

I am grown in my confidence and feel that I have developed even stronger leadership and teamwork skills. During this placement I have also been able to grow my network, and speak to clients both through verbal and written means.

Although I was an assistant, I was able to gain understanding of the job very quickly with the help of my managers and supervisors. I was quickly trusted to work on large and more risky areas of the audit job. Towards the end of my placement I was also given an opportunity to supervise and assist an intern which has allowed me to broaden my skills in supervision.

I was given a lot of guidance and support at RSM, and that’s the main reasons why my time at the firm has been unforgettable. My line manager, buddies, as well as assistant managers/supervisors on all my audit projects were so helpful and ensured that no question was left unanswered. They are always ready to hear me out and have been able to accommodate me in numerous ways.

The atmosphere at the office is great and everyone is friendly. The firm follows a hybrid working style, and allows you to work both from the office/clients site and from home. You also may be booked on jobs outside of the main London office and therefore have a wider group of audit teams from different offices to work with, and this means meeting more people.

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement and have no negative thoughts or feedback on my experience. If I could do it again, I would.

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Be yourself during the entire application process and enjoy it! There’s so much support and help that RSM is willing to provide.