Audit Assistant - School / College Leaver - Cambridge - September 2026

RSM UK Group LLP.; Hartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm is offering an Audit Assistant position for school leavers in the UK. You will join our dynamic audit team, gaining practical experience while pursuing your Chartered Accountant qualification. This role requires a minimum of 112 UCAS points across A Levels, effective communication skills, and a genuine interest in business. Responsibilities include conducting reviews of client financial records and ensuring statement accuracy. Join us to access structured training and a variety of clients to work with.

Benefits

Tailor-made development programme

Access to online learning portal

Lifestyle and health benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or equivalent.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for teamwork.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data for problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough, risk-focused reviews on client financial records.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements and build stakeholder trust.
• Engage in client work quickly as part of a larger team.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to analyse and interpret data

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisational and time-management skills

Willingness to travel

Education

112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or equivalent

104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers

Job description

Audit Assistant – School/College Leaver – Cambridge – September 2026

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. Our school leaver 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.

Responsibilities

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 will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements while building trust and confidence among stakeholders.

• Becoming a key member of the team from day one; engage in client work quickly, initially as part of a larger team before taking on individual responsibility for projects.
• Work with a wide variety of clients, ranging from owner‑managed businesses through to large listed groups, charities, pension schemes, and other not‑for‑profit organisations.
• Predominantly be office‑based or at a client site, giving you the opportunity to build relationships with colleagues and obtain the development and support needed early in your career.

Qualifications

We think passion, personality and originality are important to thrive at RSM. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, collaborate, and make an impact, here’s what you’ll need to be considered:

• 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 an Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 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 enabling 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.

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

Benefits & Development

When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a powerful combination of on‑the‑job learning and structured training – not to mention an impressive client list to work with. You will work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant through our apprenticeship programme. You will be enrolled in a tailor‑made development programme and have access to an online learning portal where you can enhance your digital and interpersonal skills. Lifestyle, health and wellbeing—including financial wellbeing benefits—are available to 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.

Application Notes

The start date for this role is 22 September 2026.

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