Audit Assistant - Placement - Manchester - August 2025

RSM UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Audit Assistant in Manchester, where you'll embark on a 12-month paid placement. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the audit team, working alongside seasoned professionals. You'll engage in meaningful client work, conduct risk-focused reviews, and develop essential skills for your future career. With a commitment to nurturing your potential, this innovative firm provides access to mentorship and a supportive culture. If you're passionate about business and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Access to lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits

Networking opportunities with mentors

Potential to join graduate training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 112 UCAS points across A Levels or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews of clients’ financial records.
• Engage in client work quickly and take on responsibilities.

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

Predicted honours degree

Job description

Audit Assistant - Placement - Manchester - August 2025

Pay: Competitive

Location: Manchester, England

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

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At RSM, we are committed to helping you develop your career and encourage existing employees to apply for internal vacancies. Please speak with your line manager and notify them of your intention.

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 to gain hands-on experience.

Our placement program allows you to work in the audit team alongside current trainees and experienced members. You’ll benefit from on-the-job training and access to internal courses that will help you develop your skills.

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 and building trust 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 responsibilities.
• Owning tasks that will prepare you to supervise teams in the future.
• Working with a variety of clients, including owner-managed businesses, large listed groups, charities, pension schemes, and other not-for-profit organizations.

Join our audit team, help shape our future, and gain valuable experience for your career.

What We Are Looking For

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

• A minimum of 112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or 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 to convey information clearly and collaborate successfully.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data methodically to solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and clients, remaining calm under pressure.
• An interest in business and commerce, demonstrated through organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required.

Please 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. With us, you’ll always be moving forward.

• Build a network of contacts and receive advice from our mentors.
• Access lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits tailored to your needs.
• If you perform well, you may have the opportunity to join our graduate training programs.

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

The start date for this role is Monday, 18th August 2025. Our start dates are mandatory due to internal and professional training to ensure the best start to your career.

Note: RSM considers only one application per recruitment cycle and does not accept multiple applications for different vacancies.

Do you already know your future colleagues? RSM has an employee referral scheme; you can earn a reward if your referral is hired. Share this role with your connections to start the process. Full details are available on the intranet.

About the Company

RSM UK provides audit, tax, and consulting services to middle-market businesses.