Audit Assistant - School / College Leaver - Liverpool

Overview

Audit Assistant – School / College Leaver – Liverpool – September 2026. Make an Impact at RSM UK – External Audit. Envision pursuing a career path where each day presents unique challenges, a chance for growth and is filled with possibilities. Our school leaver programme equips you with the necessary skills to thrive and provides 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 toward your Chartered Accountant qualification immediately and within the first couple of months you\’ll have taken your first exams. You\’ll be supported every step of the way as a member of our audit team, conducting thorough, risk-focused reviews on a range of client financial records, processes and controls. You\’ll help ensure the accuracy of financial statements while building trust and confidence among stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Becoming a key member of our team from day one, with opportunities to engage in client work quickly, initially as part of a larger team before taking on individual responsibility for projects.
• Work with a wide variety of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses to large listed groups as well as charities, pension schemes and other not-for-profit organisations.

What we can offer you

• Work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant apprenticeship programme.
• Be enrolled in our tailor-made development programme with access to an online learning portal to enhance your digital and interpersonal skills.
• Have access to lifestyle, health and wellbeing, including financial wellbeing benefits tailored to your requirements.

Note: The start date for this role is 22 September 2026. Our start dates are mandatory due to the internal and professional training you will receive upon joining the firm, to offer you the best start to your career with us. We can only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent right to live and work in the UK for this role, following changes to government policy in April 2024.

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

Requirements / 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).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are crucial 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, which enable you 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.

Additional notes: 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, this is the right opportunity.