Consulting Graduate Programme (Finance Function Support) - Lerwick - August 2025

RSM; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate graduates to join its finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while pursuing professional qualifications like ACA or CA. You will be part of a collaborative environment where you can enhance your problem-solving and communication skills while supporting clients in navigating the financial landscape. With a focus on individual growth and development, this firm provides comprehensive training and support, ensuring you can thrive in your career. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Evolve development programme

Lifestyle benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or equivalent required.
• Completion of ACA, CA, or CIMA qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support client work and deliver consulting solutions.
• Complete financial analysis for management accounts and client advising.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship-building skills

Digital mindset

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

A Levels or equivalent qualification

Honours degree

ACA, CA, or CIMA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms, RSM delivers innovative ideas and premium services to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions — aiming to become the premium adviser to the middle market globally. This vision motivates us to improve continuously. If you seek a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, RSM is the place for you.

Overall job purpose:

We act as an extension of our clients’ finance teams, helping navigate the evolving financial landscape. We provide innovative financial insights, optimize processes to enhance efficiency, drive growth, and ensure regulatory compliance. From preparing accurate financial statements for UK businesses and those in global markets to offering guidance on complex accounting issues, we help businesses meet industry standards, make informed decisions, and succeed.

Everyday in Finance Function Support varies. We support businesses' core finance teams with operational support and advisory services. Using technology and our human touch, we provide insights and build strong client relationships, freeing management to focus on their core business. Our teams work across sectors and sizes, from startups to global leaders.

Qualifications:

If you join the graduate programme with a business undergraduate degree, you will study either ACA (England), CA (Scotland), or CAI (Northern Ireland) over 3 years, or CIMA (certificate level) over 1 year. Completing one of these qualifications is essential. Full study support details are provided in your contract and exam policies.

If you join with a non-business undergraduate degree, you will study ACA (England), CA (Scotland), or CAI (Northern Ireland) over 3 years. Completing one of these is also essential, with full support details provided in your contract and policies.

Responsibilities:

• You will be a key team member, supporting client work and delivering consulting solutions.
• You will undergo interactive training and learn on the job from team members.
• You will receive feedback and set goals for your development.
• You may support other team activities like recruitment or marketing.
• You will complete financial analysis to support management accounts, financial statements, and client advising on financial systems.

What we are looking for:

We value passion, personality, and originality. Your qualifications, skills, and experience should include:

• A minimum of 112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or an equivalent qualification, or 104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate, and an obtained/predicted honours degree.
• Problem-solving skills: Enjoy tackling challenges and finding solutions.
• Relationship-building skills: Able to build relationships and understand client needs.
• Digital mindset: Comfortable with digital tools and technology.
• Attention to detail and high-quality work.
• Organizational skills and efficiency.
• Lifelong learning enthusiasm.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

If this describes you, you'll enjoy being part of our team. Note: RSM does not accept applications with General Studies, AS levels, or EPQ.

What we offer:

A culture supporting individuality and potential. We support your qualification journey, offer the Evolve development programme, and provide lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits tailored to your needs.

Due to policy changes in April 2024, applications are only accepted from individuals with the right to live and work in the UK. The role starts on Monday, 11 August 2025, with mandatory start dates due to training requirements. RSM considers only one application per cycle and does not accept multiple applications for different roles.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM:

We aim to create a sense of belonging for all, embracing diverse backgrounds and perspectives to better serve our clients. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values difference and strengthens our team.