Job Description
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.
Accounting and business advisory – get
the career you want at RSM
Our accounting and business advisory school
leaver apprenticeship programme will give you all the skills and support you
need to unlock a future that’s packed with opportunities and new experiences.
You’ll enjoy a fast-tracked business career that recognises your potential and
rewards your ambition.
When you join our team, 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 discover a culture that
nurtures individuality and an environment where everyone is supported to reach
their potential. With us, you’ll always be moving forward.
What does our accounting and business
advisory team do?
Our accounting and business advisory team
makes sure companies’ financial statements comply with government regulations
and industry standards. We also advise on business strategies, provide
companies with financial forecasts and prepare management accounts that show an
accurate picture of business performance.
Our work helps put a set of figures into
perspective. We help our clients understand what the management accounts
actually say about the state of their business. We help them identify key areas
where they could improve performance.
We also provide daily advice to clients
across a wide range of industry sectors. Many do not have in-house advisers who
can help them deal with day-to-day issues, so our team is often the first port
of call when they have financial or business-related questions.
What can you expect?
RSM’s school leaver apprenticeship in
accounting and business advisory offers top quality career development. With
us, you’ll get involved in client work very quickly, and get the chance to
learn about different types of businesses from varying industry sectors. The
depth of services and clients you’ll be exposed to early on will help you
jump-start your accountancy career.
When you join this team, you’ll work
towards your professional qualifications by completing a 5-year apprenticeship
programme. This consists of the AAT qualification with the Association of Accounting
Technicians for the first two years, followed by the ACA qualification with the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) for the
remaining three years. If you are based in Scotland, you will complete the AAT
first then the Chartered Accountancy (CA) qualification with the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). If you are based in Ireland, you will
complete the AAT first then the Chartered Accountancy (CA) qualification with
Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI).
Initially, you’ll be working as part of a
larger team. Once you’ve completed your initial professional qualifications,
the complexity of your workload will increase and you’ll have the opportunity
to take on more individual responsibilities and get involved in more
challenging accounting issues, such as applying international accounting
standards. With RSM, you’ll have the space to grow and be challenged and with
our support, you’ll become a true trusted adviser to your clients.
What we look for
We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic
self-starters who are quick to learn and always up for a challenge. You’ll be
working on a wide variety of projects, so it’s important that you’re adaptable
and highly organised. Strong verbal and written communication skills are
essential as you’ll be communicating at all levels, often explaining complex
information both in meetings and in written reports. We also look for team
players who enjoy interacting with others and are curious about how businesses
work.
If that sounds like you, we know you’ll
enjoy being part of our team.
Flexible working
At RSM we work hard to create an
environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their
career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all
our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities
alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an
inspiring and fulfilling working environment.
Our recruitment process
Please note, for those who perform well
throughout our assessment process, should your first preference be unavailable,
you could potentially be offered a role in another location or department. This
would always be discussed with you in this instance.
RSM will only
take one application into consideration per recruitment cycle. We do not accept
multiple applications to different vacancies.
Entry requirements
At RSM, we don't just look for good exam
results. We think passion, personality and originality are just as important.
You will need:
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).
Please note, RSM does not accept
General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
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.
At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.
