Audit Apprenticeship: Start Your Chartered CA Path

RSM; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chartered Accountant apprenticeship

Online learning portal

Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing perks

Job summary

RSM UK is offering a school/college leaver apprenticeship in External Audit to build a strong foundation for a career in accounting. You will join audit teams to review clients’ financial records and controls, and begin studying towards the Chartered Accountant qualification from day one. Training supports you every step of the way.

Start date is 14 September 2027, with office-based work and client-site exposure to help you grow quickly in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Start date: 14 September 2027.

Responsibilities

• Becoming 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.
• Working 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.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Organisational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Three A levels (112 UCAS points)

Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers (104 UCAS points)

Irish Leaving Certificate (higher level)

Job description

RSM UK is offering a school/college leaver apprenticeship in External Audit to build a strong foundation for a career in accounting. You will join audit teams to review clients’ financial records and controls, and begin studying towards the Chartered Accountant qualification from day one. Training supports you every step of the way.

Start date is 14 September 2027, with office-based work and client-site exposure to help you grow quickly in a collaborative environment.