Audit Assistant - Placement - Manchester - August 2025

RSM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for a 12-month paid placement as an Audit Assistant in Manchester. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside seasoned professionals. You'll be involved in conducting risk-focused audits, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, and engaging with a diverse range of clients. The company fosters a culture of individuality and growth, offering networking opportunities and access to valuable training programs. If you're eager to develop your career in a dynamic environment, this placement is the perfect stepping stone.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Access to lifestyle and health benefits

Potential to join graduate training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 112 UCAS points or equivalent Level 3 qualification required.
• Predicted honours degree is essential for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough, risk-focused reviews of clients' financial records.
• Engage in client work quickly and own tasks to prepare for future supervision.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification

Predicted honours degree

Job description

Audit Assistant - Placement - Manchester - August 2025

View more categories View less categories Employer Sector: Financial Services, Accountancy Practice, Business & Management Consultancy, Professional Services. Contract Type: Temporary. Hours: Full Time. Job Type: Graduate / Trainee, Audit Assistant.

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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 program allows you to experience working in the audit team alongside current trainees and experienced members. You’ll benefit from on-the-job training and access to internal training courses to develop in the role.

As a member of our audit team, you will 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, building trust and confidence among stakeholders.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Becoming a key team member from day one, engaging in client work quickly, initially as part of a larger team before taking on individual responsibility.
• Owning tasks that will prepare you to supervise teams in the future.
• Working with a variety of clients, from owner-managed businesses to large listed groups, charities, pension schemes, and not-for-profit organizations.

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 value passion, personality, and originality. To be considered, your qualifications, skills & experience should include:

• 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 a predicted honours degree.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data methodically to solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and remain calm under pressure.
• An interest in business and commerce, with organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required.

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

What we can offer you:

Discover a culture that nurtures individuality and supports your potential. We offer:

• Networking opportunities and advice from mentors.
• Access to lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits.
• Potential to join graduate training programs based on performance.

Following policy changes in April 2024, applications are only accepted from individuals with existing, permanent right to work in the UK.

The role starts on Monday, 18th August 2025. Our start dates are mandatory due to training requirements.

Note: RSM considers only one application per recruitment cycle.

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Company

RSM UK is a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to the middle market, with nearly 5,000 people across 30 locations. As the sixth-largest global network, we are connected with over 64,000 experts in more than 120 countries.

Our clients include dynamic companies across sectors, from consumer brands and charities to FTSE 300 firms and multinationals.

We embrace a digital-first approach, are purpose-driven, and guided by our values. We offer tailored training, networking, and progression opportunities in an environment that values diversity and creativity.

Join us to grow your career and make a meaningful impact.