Audit Assistant - Placement

Audit Assistant - Placement - Reading - September 2026 Make an Impact at RSM UK – External Audit

Envision pursuing a career path where each day presents unique challenges, a chance for growth and is filled with possibilities. Join our audit team on a 12‑month paid placement as part of your sandwich degree course and gain hands‑on experience.

Our placement programme allows you to experience working in the audit team alongside current trainees and experienced members of the team. You’ll also benefit from on‑the‑job training and gain access to our internal training courses that will help you develop in the role.

If you perform well, you could be given the opportunity to join one of our graduate training programmes.

As a member of our audit team, you will conduct a thorough, risk‑focused review on 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 our 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.
• 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.

We think passion, personality and originality are important to thrive  you’re looking for a role where you can grow, collaborate, and make an impact, here’s what you’ll need to be considered:

• A minimum of 112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or an equivalent level 3 qualification, or 104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish High