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 - get the career you
want at RSM
Our internal audit graduate
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 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. You’ll get involved in client work very quickly, initially
working as part of a larger team before taking on individual responsibility for
projects. The depth of services and clients you’ll be exposed to will help you
kick-start your career.
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.
RSM’s
graduate programme in internal audit is infinitely varied, interesting and
rewarding. No client is the same so you’ll be constantly challenged. Alongside
hands-on experience, you’ll 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. With our support, you’ll become a true trusted
adviser to your clients in the future.
When
you join this team, you’ll work towards your professional qualifications by
completing a 3-year graduate programme. This consists of the CIA qualification
(Certified Internal Auditor) for the first 18 months years, followed by the
CMIIA qualification (Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors)
for the remaining 18 months.
We do offer a limited number of vacancies
to study towards the ACA qualification with the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), or your Chartered Accountancy (CA)
qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) or
with Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI). Please note, only graduates with 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) will be eligible for this and are subject to
availability.
Study options will be discussed with you
during the assessment process.
The qualification training we offer is
fully supported with study leave and training costs are met by RSM. To
successfully achieve your professional qualifications you will however need to
commit personal time in the evenings after work and at the weekends to study
and ensure you are well prepared for the examinations.
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/obtained honours degree.
For all roles outside of Central London, we require successful
candidates to have obtained both a full UK driving licence and regular 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.
