Audit Assistant (ICA) - Graduate (Aug 2025)

Your role

As a member of the audit team, you will conduct a thorough, risk-focused review of a range of client’s financial records, processes, and controls. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, whilst building trust and confidence among stakeholders.  

You’ll make an impact by: 

• Becoming a key member of the team from day one, you will have the opportunity to engage in client work very quickly, initially as part of a larger team before taking on individual responsibility for projects. 
• You’ll be given ownership of tasks which will prepare you to supervise those teams.  
• Working with a wide variety of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses to large listed groups as well as charities, pension schemes, and other not-for-profit organizations. 

About you

What RSM is looking for: 

The company thinks passion, personality, and originality are important for its success. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills, & experience will include: 

• 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 Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) and an obtained/predicted honors degree. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are crucial to conveying information clearly and concisely for successful collaboration with team members and clients. 
• Individuals who methodically analyze and interpret data to solve problems. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, which enable you to build and maintain working relationships with colleagues and clients and remain calm under pressure. 
• An interest in business and commerce with the ability to demonstrate a commercial outlook through organizational and time management skills. 
• Must be willing to travel to client sites and other offices as required.

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

Compensation & benefits

The estimated salary of an audit assistant is from £24,000 to £26,000 per year. RSM also offers:

• Flexible reward and benefit package that will help you have fulfilling experiences both in and out of work. 
• You’ll get access to benefits that enhance your health and well-being, helping you maintain a strong work/life balance. 
• With competitive financial rewards and a culture of recognition for hard work, the company wants you to feel truly rewarded.

Training & development 

When you join RSM, 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’ll be enrolled in the tailor-made development program and have access to an online learning portal where you can enhance your digital and interpersonal skills. 

Career progression

The skills and experiences you gain during your apprenticeship will not only benefit you now but lay the foundation for a successful and rewarding career.  

How to apply

Application process:

• Online application
• Online assessment
• Service line job simulation
• Assessment centre
• Final interview

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.rsmuk.com/uk/en/benefits
• careers.rsmuk.com/uk/en/application-process
• youtube.com/@RSM_UK