Audit Assistant - Placement - Guildford - September 2026

RSM UK – 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.

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. Join our audit team on a 12‑month paid placement as part of your sandwich degree course and gain hands‑on experience. Our placement programme allows you to work alongside current trainees and experienced members of the team. You’ll also benefit from on‑the‑job training and gain access to internal training courses that will help you develop in the role. If you perform well, you could be given the opportunity to join one of our graduate training programmes.

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, playing a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements and building trust and confidence among stakeholders.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Becoming a key member of our team from day one, engaging 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, through to large listed groups as well as charities, pension schemes and other not‑for‑profit organisations.

What we are looking for:

• 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).
• Be enrolled on a placement 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 to solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling 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.

Please note, RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The start date for this role is on 22 September 2026, and start dates are mandatory due to the internal and professional training you receive upon joining the firm.

What we can offer you:

• Build a network of contacts and gain advice from our expert mentors.
• Have access to lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits which you can tailor to your requirements.

Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we can only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent right to live and work in the UK for this role.

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 the 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.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries: Accounting