Audit Assistant - School

Overview

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

Make an Impact at RSM UK - External Audit. Our school leaver programme equips you with the skills to thrive, with support to unlock opportunities and intriguing experiences. You will start studying towards your Chartered Accountant qualification immediately and will take your first exams within the first few months. You will be supported every step of the way.

As a member of our audit team, you will conduct a thorough, risk-focused review of a range of client financial records, processes, and controls. You will help ensure the accuracy of financial statements while building trust and confidence among stakeholders.

• Becoming a key member of the team from day one, with opportunity to 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 to large listed groups, charities, pension schemes and other not-for-profit organisations.
• Predominantly be office-based or at a client site to build relationships with colleagues and receive development and support early in your career.
• Develop skills and experiences during the training programme to lay the foundation for a successful and rewarding career.

• 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).
• 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 to solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills 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.

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

The start date for this role is 22 September 2026. Our start dates are mandatory due to the internal and professional training you receive upon joining the firm, to offer you the best start to your career with us.

• On-the-job learning and structured training with an impressive client list to work with.
• Path to Chartered Accountant apprenticeship programme.
• Tailor-made development programme and access to an online learning portal for digital and interpersonal skills.
• Access to lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits including financial wellbeing benefits tailored 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.

Disclaimer: RSM will only consider one application per recruitment cycle and does not accept multiple applications to different vacancies.

Location:

CHELMSFORD | Audit | School leaver | Permanent