Graduate Consultant Trainee - Finance & Risk

RSM; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM in the United Kingdom invites school leavers to join its Consulting track, starting in Finance Function Support or Risk and Governance. From day one you’ll contribute to real client work, learn alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility as your confidence grows.

You’ll spend five days a week in the office or with clients, depending on assignment, and you’ll develop both technical knowledge and commercial confidence through structured training and mentoring.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 112 UCAS points across three A levels (or equivalent level 3 qualification) or 104 UCAS points across four Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or an Irish Leaving Certificate (higher level).
• An existing permanent right to live and work in the UK for this role.
• 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).
• Your start date will be 14 April 2027; start dates are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Spend five days a week in the office or with clients where you’ll learn on real client work.
• Support financial statements and reporting, and turn financial data into insights.
• Meet people across levels of organisations and participate in interviews, document reviews and data testing.
• Take part in the full audit/assurance lifecycle from planning to reporting findings.
• Deliver practical recommendations to help organisations improve how they work.

Skills

Curiosity & problem solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

UCAS points requirement (3 A Levels or equivalent)

UK work eligibility

Job description

RSM in the United Kingdom invites school leavers to join its Consulting track, starting in Finance Function Support or Risk and Governance. From day one you’ll contribute to real client work, learn alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility as your confidence grows.

You’ll spend five days a week in the office or with clients, depending on assignment, and you’ll develop both technical knowledge and commercial confidence through structured training and mentoring.