Audit Assistant - Graduate - Milton Keynes - January 2026

Overview

Envision pursuing a career path where each day presents unique challenges, a chance for growth and is filled with possibilities. Our graduate programme not only equips you with the necessary skills to thrive but provides the support to unlock a future packed with opportunities and intriguing experiences. You\\\’ll have access to the latest technology to enhance your work – there has never been a more exciting time to pursue a career in audit at RSM. You\\\’ll start studying towards your Chartered Accountant qualification immediately and within the first couple of months you\\\’ll have taken your first exams – but you won\\\’t be alone; we\\\’ll be with you every step of the way.

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:

Responsibilities

• Becoming a key member of our team from day one, with the opportunity to engage in client work 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 to large listed groups, charities, pension schemes and other not-for-profit organisations.
• Predominantly office based or at a client site, providing a chance to build relationships with colleagues and receive development and support in the early stages of your career.
• Carrying out training and development activities to lay the foundation for a successful and rewarding career.

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

Qualifications

• A minimum of 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) and an obtained/predicted honours degree.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and concisely for successful collaboration with team members and clients.
• The ability to analyse and interpret data in order to solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain working relationships with colleagues and clients and remain calm under pressure.
• A genuine interest in business and commerce with the ability to demonstrate a commercial outlook through organisational and time management skills.
• A willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required.
• Accepted degree subjects: accounting and finance.

Please note, RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).