Audit Placement - Preston - September 2027

RSM; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid placement

On-the-job training

Internal training courses

Job summary

RSM UK is seeking enthusiastic undergraduates for a 12-month paid placement in External Audit as part of your sandwich degree. You will work alongside current trainees and experienced audit professionals, gaining real client experience from day one.

You'll be involved in risk-focused reviews of clients' financial records and controls, with on-the-job training and access to internal courses to develop throughout the year; potential progression to graduate programmes after completion.

Qualifications

• A 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).
• Be enrolled on a placement degree.
• 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.
• If that sounds like you, we know you’ll enjoy being part of our team.

Responsibilities

• As a member of our audit team, you’ll conduct thorough, risk-focused reviews of clients’ financial records, processes, and controls, playing an important role in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, and building trust and confidence among stakeholders.
• You’ll become 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.
• Join our audit team, help shape our future and gain valuable experience as you take the next steps in your career.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Placement degree

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions – we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK – External Audit

There has never been a more exciting time to start a career in audit. The world is changing and the way we work is too. Join our audit team on a 12-month paid placement as part of your sandwich degree and gain practical experience working alongside current trainees and experienced audit professionals.

You’ll get stuck into real client work, benefit from on-the-job training and access our internal training courses to help you develop throughout the year. Perform well, and there could be a place for you on one of our graduate training programmes when you finish your degree.

As a member of our audit team, you’ll conduct thorough, risk-focused reviews of clients’ financial records, processes, and controls, playing an important role in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, and building trust and confidence among stakeholders.

You’ll make an impact by:

• 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, through to large listed groups as well as charities, pension schemes and other not-for-profit organisations.

Join our audit team, help shape our future and gain valuable experience as you take the next steps in your career.

What we’re looking for

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

• A 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).
• Be enrolled on a placement degree.
• 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.
• If that sounds like you, we know you’ll enjoy being part of our team.

Please note, RSM doesn’t accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

Your start date will be 14 September 2027. Start dates are mandatory – the training you receive from day one is designed to give you the best possible start to your career with us.

What we can offer you

You’ll discover a culture that nurtures individuality and an environment where everyone is supported to reach their potential. With us, you’ll

• Build a network of contacts and gain advice from experienced mentors.
• Access lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits which you can tailor to your needs.

Please note we can only consider one application per person per recruitment cycle.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client’s needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.