Audit Assistant - Graduate Programme

RSM; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm is offering a Graduate Programme where you can pursue a Chartered Accountant qualification. You'll be engaged in client work from day one, conducting risk-focused reviews of financial records. Candidates need to have strong communication and analytical skills, with a minimum of 112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels. The role begins on 12 January 2026, and offers benefits focused on health and digital skills training.

Benefits

Tailor-made development programme

Access to lifestyle and health benefits

Online learning portal

Qualifications

• The ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Capacity to analyse and interpret data for problem-solving.
• Interest in business with a commercial outlook.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough, risk-focused review of client financial records.
• Engage in client work as a key team member quickly.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

A minimum of 112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels

Honours degree

Job description

Envision pursuing a career path where each day presents unique challenges, a chance for growth and is filled with possibilities.

Our graduate programme not only equips you with the necessary skills to thrive but provides the support to unlock a future packed with opportunities and intriguing experiences. You’ll have access to the latest technology to enhance your work - there has never been a more exciting time to pursue a career in audit at RSM.

You’ll start studying towards your Chartered Accountant qualification immediately and within the first couple of months you’ll have taken your first exams - But don\'t worry—you won\'t be alone; we’ll be with you every step of the way.

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.

What you’ll do

• 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.
• 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.

You’ll predominately be office based or at a client site. This gives you the opportunity to build relationships with your colleagues and get the development and support needed in the early stages of your career.

The skills and experiences you gain during your training programme will not only benefit you now but lay the foundation for a successful and rewarding career.

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of 112 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 an obtained/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.
• The ability to 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.
• A genuine interest in business and commerce with the ability to demonstrate a commercial outlook through organisational and time management skills.
• A willingness 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).

The start date for this role is 12 January 2026. 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.

What we can offer you:

• Work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant on our graduate programme.
• Be enrolled in our tailor-made development programme and have access to an online learning portal where you can enhance your digital and interpersonal skills.
• Have access to lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits which you can tailor to your requirements.

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

Disclaimer: RSM will only take one application into consideration per recruitment cycle. We do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies.