Audit Placement – Birmingham – September 2027

Audit Placement – Birmingham – September 2027 Overview

Join our audit team for a 12-month paid placement as part of your sandwich degree, where you will gain hands-on experience working alongside both current trainees and experienced audit professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to engage in real client work, receive on-the-job training, and access internal training courses designed to help you develop throughout the year. If you perform well, you may secure a place in one of our graduate training programs upon completing your degree.

As a member of our audit team, you will conduct detailed, risk-focused reviews of clients’ financial records, processes, and controls, playing a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements and fostering trust among stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:

• Becoming a key member of our team from day one, quickly getting involved in client work, initially as part of a larger team before taking on individual project responsibilities.
• Working with a diverse array of clients, from owner-managed businesses to large listed groups, as well as charities, pension schemes, and other not-for-profit organizations.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate, personable, and original. To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 112 UCAS points across three A levels (or equivalent level 3 qualification), or 104 UCAS points across four Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or an Irish Leaving Certificate (higher level).
• Enrollment in a placement degree program.
• An existing, permanent right to live and work in the UK for this role.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly and concisely to team members and clients.
• The ability to analyze and interpret data to solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and remain calm under pressure.
• A genuine interest in business and commerce, along with strong organizational and time management skills.
• A willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required.

Your start date will be 14 September 2027, and this date is mandatory as the training you receive from day one is designed to give you the best possible start to your career with us.

At RSM, we pride ourselves on creating a culture that nurtures individuality and supports everyone in reaching their potential. You will have the opportunity to build a network of contacts and gain advice from experienced mentors, as well as access lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits tailored to your needs.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to create a strong sense of belonging for individuals of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures. Our goal is to ensure our teams reflect the diversity of our clients, bringing a broader range of ideas and insights to our work.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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