Consulting Graduate Programme - Southampton

Overview

Consulting Graduate Programme – Southampton – September 2026

RSM International

• Southampton Eastleigh, Hampshire
• Permanent
• Full-time

This programme is for graduates joining RSM Consulting in Southampton. Start date is 15 September 2026.

What you\’ll do

• Work with real clients from day one
• Use data, insight and digital tools to solve complex challenges
• Be part of multi-disciplinary teams that learn from each other
• Build a broad skillset – commercial, technical, relational
• Study for your ACA or CIMA qualification with full support

Teams

• Risk Assurance – Help clients manage uncertainty with confidence. Advise on governance, assess risk, and provide clear insight that builds trust and supports growth.
• Finance Function Support (FFS) – Work with businesses to improve the financial decisions that drive everything else. From reporting and analysis to process improvements, you09ll help clients see their numbers, and their options, more clearly.

What we\’re looking for

• Analytical and curious
• A clear communicator
• Digitally aware and comfortable using new tools
• Motivated by the idea of doing good work that matters
• Open to people from all degree disciplines, and value different experiences and ways of thinking

You\’ll need

• A predicted or achieved honours degree
• A minimum of 112 UCAS points from 3 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications
• OR 104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level)
• Please note: We don’t accept General Studies, AS levels or EPQs

The start date for this role is 15 September 2026. Start dates are mandatory due to the internal and professional training provided upon joining the firm.

Additional information

A team made stronger by differences. We believe diversity of experience, of perspective and of voice makes us better consultants and better colleagues. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and contribute.

• Be part of a growing, future-focused consulting team
• Do meaningful work with clients who trust you to deliver
• Learn fast, develop deeply, and take your career in your direction
• Work in an environment where people respect what makes you different
• Build a foundation for a career that’s rewarding – on your terms

Join RSM Consulting

The person you are, makes us the firm that we are. We are restricting applications to individuals with permanent right to live and work in the UK for this role.

Application and assessment timetable

• The closing date for applications is 31 October 2025
• VACs will be held in November and December 2025
• Final Stages will be held in December 2025 and January 2026

Please note: you will be informed of the outcome of your application at each stage once all applications and assessments have been reviewed.

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