Deal Services Placement

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle‑market businesses thrive. We are a fast‑growing firm with big ambitions – we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day.

If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

You’ll support projects that matter. You’ll learn how to think critically, listen carefully and contribute meaningfully in the following solution.

Deal Services – Working on the deals that shape industries and futures, if you’re interested in business strategy, finance and analytics, this is where it all comes together. You’ll support clients through the full deal lifecycle, whether they’re buying, selling, raising investment or planning what’s next.

In all our placement roles you’ll have exposure to our clients and key intermediaries, providing a solution‑focused approach to drive success for our clients and our firm. You’ll learn to deliver data‑driven, bespoke insights, value‑add assurance and high‑quality execution.

• Build confidence in a professional, client‑facing environment
• Learn how different parts of a business come together
• Gain digital and analytical skills that employers value
• Be part of a diverse, collaborative team that wants to help you succeed

There’s no exam or qualification at the end. The experience is the value. But for many students, this could be the first step into a graduate offer and a long‑term consulting career.

This placement is ideal for students on a sandwich degree course who want to explore consulting as a career. You don’t need a background in business just a curious mind, a collaborative spirit and the drive to get stuck in.

You’ll need:

• A predicted honours degree
• To be enrolled on a placement degree
• A minimum of 112 UCAS points from 3 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications
• OR 104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level)

We don’t accept General Studies, AS levels or EPQs.

You might be:

• A problem‑solver who spots opportunities to improve things
• Someone who enjoys teamwork and clear communication
• Detail‑oriented but never loses sight of the big picture
• Curious about business and the role it plays in the world
• Excited — and maybe a little nervous — about stepping into a new world

The start date for this role is on 15 September 2026.

• The closing date for applications is 31st October 2025
• Our VAC’s will be held in November and December 2025
• Our Final Stages will be held in December 2025 and January 2026

Please note:

you will be informed of the outcome of your application at each stage once all applications and assessments have been reviewed.

Disclaimer: RSM will only take one application into consideration per recruitment cycle. We do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies.

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client’s needs.

Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.