Overview
Audit Assistant - Graduate - Preston - 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 possibilities. Our graduate programme equips you with the 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 and begin studying towards your Chartered Accountant qualification immediately, with exams in the first months. You’ll be supported every step of the way.
Responsibilities
As a member of our audit team, you will conduct a thorough, risk-focused review on a range of clients’ financial records, processes, and controls. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring 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, ranging from owner-managed businesses to large listed groups, charities, pension schemes and other not-for-profit organisations.
What we can offer you
* Work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant on our graduate programme.
* Be enrolled in our tailor-made development programme and have access to an online learning portal to enhance your digital and interpersonal skills.
* Have access to lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial wellbeing options that you can tailor.
We are looking for
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:
* 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 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.
Additional notes: The start date for this role is 22 September 2026. Our start dates are mandatory due to internal and professional training. We can only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent right to live and work in the UK for this role.
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