Consulting School / College Leaver Programme – Bristol – January 2026
RSM UK
Bristol, Gloucestershire,
£33,706 per year – estimated
Permanent
CLOSING SOON
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 – our goal is 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. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.
You've got big ambitions. We've got the platform to launch them.
You want variety, challenge and the chance to work with brilliant people doing big things – and to become one of those brilliant people. You want to make an impact right now. Welcome to Consulting at RSM, a career where no two days are the same and you're right at the heart of the action.
Why Consulting? Because consulting is everywhere. From tech to retail, healthcare to energy, consulting reaches every corner of the business world. You'll contribute from day one, learning by doing and working as part of collaborative, fast‑moving multidisciplinary teams working with organisations across industries to solve problems, drive change and create lasting value. Whether it's transforming operations, improving financial performance, or helping businesses navigate risk, consulting at RSM is where fresh thinking meets real‑world impact.
Teams you can start with
* Risk Assurance – help businesses stay safe and sound, spot potential problems before they happen, ensure compliance and manage risks.
* Finance Function Support (FFS) – help clients keep financial operations running smoothly, from preparing reports to offering advice on financial matters.
Secondments across wider consulting teams give you exposure to business transformation, forensics, deal advisory, restructuring and more.
Your pathway
You'll work towards your AAT qualification or Business Degree, supported and mentored by experienced team members and with structured training designed to help you grow.
This is what you'll do
* Use data and digital tools to solve complex business problems.
* Deliver insights that help clients make better decisions.
* Develop transferable skills that will serve you throughout your career.
* Help shape outcomes that matter to businesses and communities.
What we look for
Mindset matters. If you are a natural problem‑solver, an analytical thinker, or you see patterns and inefficiencies others miss, you could thrive here. You don't need a specific background – just the right mindset.
* You’re curious. You question how things work.
* You spot problems and want to solve them.
* You’re a confident communicator, a collaborator and a born learner.
* You love tech and aren’t afraid to use it.
Requirements
* 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 do not accept General Studies, AS Levels or EPQs.)
Start date
The start date for this role is 12 January 2026. This date is mandatory due to the internal and professional training you will receive upon joining the firm.
Why RSM?
We are one of the UK's leading professional services firms, committed to building future leaders. At RSM you will be surrounded by people who want you to succeed – providing support, mentorship and opportunities to shine.
Diversity and Inclusion 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 selves to work. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights, and we work together to ensure our principles and processes embrace difference and strengthen inclusion.
Disclaimer: RSM will only take one application into consideration per recruitment cycle. We do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies.
Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK.
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