RSM UK City Of Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Join to apply for the Audit Assistant - Graduate - Stoke - September 2026 role at RSM UK. RSM is one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, delivering big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. This graduate programme equips you with the skills to thrive and provides support to unlock a future filled with opportunities and intriguing experiences. You’ll start studying towards your Chartered Accountant qualification immediately, and within the first few months you’ll have taken your first exams.
Responsibilities
* As a member of our audit team, conduct a thorough, risk-focused review on a range of client financial records, processes and controls to ensure the accuracy of financial statements and build trust among stakeholders.
* 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.
* Work 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 predominantly be office based or at a client site, building relationships with colleagues and receiving development and support in the early stages of your career.
You’ll gain the skills and experiences that underpin a successful and rewarding career through the training programme, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.
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) with an obtained or predicted honours degree.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and concisely 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 a commercial outlook demonstrated through organisational and time management skills.
* A willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required.
The start date for this role is 22 September 2026. Start dates are mandatory due to internal and professional training.
What we can offer you
* Work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant on our graduate programme.
* Be enrolled in a tailor-made development programme with access to an online learning portal to enhance your digital and interpersonal skills.
* Access lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits including financial wellbeing options tailored to your needs.
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.
Disclaimer: RSM will only consider one application per recruitment cycle. We do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies.
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 that 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, and we are building a culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries: Accounting
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