Audit Assistant - Graduate - Bristol - September 2026

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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. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

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 graduate programme equips you with the necessary skills to thrive and provides the support to unlock a future packed with opportunities. You’ll have access to the latest technology to enhance your work and will start studying toward your Chartered Accountant qualification immediately, with initial exams in the first months. 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 financial records, processes and controls. You will help ensure the accuracy of financial statements while building trust and confidence among stakeholders.

You’ll Make An Impact By

• 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, from owner-managed businesses to large listed groups, charities, pension schemes and other not-for-profit organisations.

You’ll predominately be office based or at a client site. This gives you the opportunity to build relationships with colleagues and receive development and support in the early stages of your career. The training program will lay the foundation for a successful and rewarding career.

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) 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.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data 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.

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

The start date for this role is 22 September 2026. Our start dates are mandatory to provide the best start to your career with us.

What We Can Offer You

• Work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant on our graduate programme.
• Enrollment in our tailor-made development programme with access to an online learning portal to enhance digital and interpersonal skills.
• Access to lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits which you can tailor to your requirements.

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

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM: We aim 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. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work, and we are committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet