Consulting School Leaver Apprenticeship - Hull - September 2027
RSM · Yorkshire And Humberside · HU1 2BN
About the role
Future-Proof Your Career: Entry-Level Consulting Opportunity 🚀
Finished school and wondering what's next? 🤔 University is one path, but it's not the only one! This is your chance to earn while you learn and dive into work you might not have thought possible right after graduation. ✨
What is Consulting?
Businesses today are tackling tech shifts, new regulations, economic ups and downs, and higher expectations. They need bright minds who can connect the dots, grasp business challenges, and solve problems that aren't always straightforward. 💡
That's where you come in! From day one, you'll be part of real client projects, learning from experienced pros and taking on more responsibility as your confidence grows. Forget staring at screens all day – your learning will happen in client meetings, team discussions, and conversations with experts who've spent years helping organisations navigate complex issues. 🤝
Your Starting Point:
Kickstart your career in one of our two key areas:
- Finance Function Support 💰: Help organisations build confidence in their finances. Ensure current data is accurate, reporting meets standards, and they're ready for future challenges.
- Risk and Governance 🛡️: Help organisations manage their risks and ensure they're operating smoothly and compliantly.
Want to dive deeper? Find out more about these exciting consulting paths here: https://www.rsmuk.com/careers/early-careers/consulting
What You Could Be Doing:
You'll be in the thick of it, working in the office or with clients 5 days a week because that's where real consulting happens! You’ll be:
- Working with experienced colleagues who will support, challenge, and help you grow. 💪
- Depending on your chosen area, you might be:
- Preparing financial statements and supporting reporting.
- Transforming financial data into actionable insights for clients. 📊
- Meeting and collaborating with people at all levels of an organisation.
- Conducting interviews, reviewing documents, analysing data, and testing risk management processes.
- Contributing to the audit and assurance process, from planning to presenting findings.
- Delivering practical recommendations to improve how organisations operate.
What We're Looking For:
No prior experience needed! You don't need to have your whole career mapped out, and you definitely don't need all the answers. We're looking for:
- Curiosity: A genuine desire to learn and explore. 🤔
- Proactiveness: Don't be afraid to ask questions and get involved! 🙋♀️
- Teamwork: Enjoy collaborating with others. 🫂
- Academic Background: A minimum of 112 UCAS points from three A-levels (or equivalent Level 3 qualification), OR 104 UCAS points from four Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or an Irish Leaving Certificate (higher level).
- Work Eligibility: Existing permanent right to live and work in the UK.
- Mobility: Willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as needed. ✈️
*Please note: General Studies, AS levels, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) are not accepted for this role.*
Your Journey Starts:
Your official start date will be 14 September 2027. This date is essential, as the comprehensive training you receive from day one is designed to set you up for a successful career with us. 🗓️
What We Offer You:
- Structured Training: Earn professional qualifications and gain real client experience. 🎓
- Supportive Environment: Work in a team where your voice is heard and valued. 📣
- Growth: Develop your technical skills, build commercial confidence, and shape a career that's uniquely yours. 🌱
- Qualifications: Study towards either the AAT or CMDA qualifications.
- Learning Mix: A blend of client work, paid study leave, college time, mentoring, and internal development programs.
- Wellbeing: Access a range of lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial support, that you can customise to your needs. 🧘♂️
Your career starts not when you know everything, but when you're ready to learn. 🚀
Ready to Apply?
If you're eager to earn, learn, and make a genuine contribution from the get-go, we'd love to hear from you! Join RSM and start building your future today.
Important Notes:
- We can only consider one application per person per recruitment cycle.
- Applications may close before the stated deadline, so don't delay – apply early to avoid disappointment!
Click the apply button to submit your application and discover more! 🎉
Key responsibilities
- Preparing statutory financial statements and supporting financial reporting and compliance activities.
- Turning financial information into meaningful insight.
- Meeting people at every level of an organisation.
- Conducting interviews, reviewing documents, analysing data and testing how organisations manage risk.
- Taking part in the full audit and assurance lifecycle, from planning through to report writing and presenting findings.