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.
Internal Audit – start shaping your
business career
Join our internal audit team on a
12-month paid placement as part of your sandwich degree course and discover
what it’s really like to work in business. Gain hands-on experience, build a
network of contacts and get advice from our expert mentors.
At RSM, you’ll discover a culture that
nurtures individuality and an environment where everyone is supported to reach
their potential. If you perform well, you could be given the opportunity to
join one of our Graduate training programmes that will help you kick-start your
business career. With us, you’ll always be moving forward.
What does our internal audit team do?
Today’s organisations face many
strategic, financial and operational risks that can stop them from achieving
their goals. We take a deep, objective look at a business to decide whether it
has the right systems and control processes in place to manage potential
threats.
A career in internal audit gives you
front-row seats to how organisations operate. We visit clients throughout the
year to carry out field work: we look at their existing controls and test their
strategies. We then write an audit report to document our findings and provide
the client with management actions to address any improvement areas that we
have identified.
We help clients across the public and
private sectors, so you could be working with local and central government, NHS
Trusts and educational organisations, as well as charities, banks and other
corporate organisations. Our varied client list will give you a great
foundation to build your business knowledge.
What can you expect?
At RSM, you’ll be a key member of our
team from day one. Our placement programme allows you to experience working in
the internal audit team alongside current trainees and experienced members of
the firm. This hands-on early experience is invaluable as you take the next
steps in your career. You’ll also benefit from on-the-job training from more
senior members of the team and gain access to our internal training courses
that will help you develop in the role.
A typical working week could include working on client sites for a day or two a
week which will involve travel straight from home to your clients, which can be
up to 1 hour 30 minutes away. On other days, depending on the needs of the
business and our clients, you may be working with colleagues in your nearest
RSM office or you may be working alone (with on-line supervision) from home as
appropriate.
What we look for
Internal auditors spend a lot of time
working independently so we’re on the lookout for enthusiastic self-starters
who are quick to learn and always up for a challenge. That said, you’ll always
be fully supported during the audits – you’ll have a dedicated line manager and
core team to learn from and be supported by. 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.
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:
96 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);
A predicted honours degree.
For all roles outside of Central London,
we require successful candidates to have a full UK driving licence and access
to a vehicle by the time they come to the end of their 6-month settling in
period with RSM. For London roles access to a car is desirable but not
essential.
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.
