Consulting School Leaver Apprenticeship - Belfast - September 2027

About the role

Role: Trainee Consultant 🚀

Location: Belfast 📍

Employment Type: Full-Time 💼

Industry: Consulting ✨

Hey there, school leavers! 👋 Finished your exams and wondering what's next? University is a path, but it's not the only one. This is your chance to dive into the world of work, start earning, and keep that learning curve going strong. 💪 Get ready to tackle challenges you might not have thought possible straight out of school. In consulting, the learning never, ever stops! 🧠

What's Consulting All About?

Big organisations are constantly juggling new tech, changing rules, economic ups and downs, and sky-high expectations. They need sharp minds who can connect the dots, get a handle on businesses, and solve problems that don't come with a simple answer key. 💡 That's where you come in! From day one, you'll be involved in real client projects, learning from experienced pros and stepping up your game as your confidence grows. Forget endless screen time; your learning will happen in client meetings, project huddles, and chats with colleagues who are masters at helping businesses navigate complex issues. 🤝

Your Starting Point:

You'll kick off your journey in one of our two core areas:

• Finance Function Support: Every business needs to be confident about its money. Ensuring today's numbers are spot on, reporting is up to scratch, and the business is future-ready. 💰
• Risk and Governance: Helping organisations understand and manage the risks they face, ensuring they're operating smoothly and compliantly. 🛡️

You can get more intel on these exciting paths by clicking here.

What Could Your Day Look Like?

You'll be spending your weekdays immersed in the action – either in the office or on-site with clients. That's where the real magic of consulting happens! ✨ You'll work alongside experienced colleagues who will support you, push you, and help you build serious confidence.

Depending on your chosen area, you might be:

• Getting financial statements ready and ensuring everything’s compliant. 📈
• Transforming raw financial data into insights that help clients make smart decisions. 📊
• Chatting with people at all levels of an organisation, from the front lines to the top brass. 🗣️
• Digging into how organisations manage risk by interviewing people, reviewing docs, and analysing data. 🕵️‍♀️
• Being part of the whole audit process, from planning to presenting your findings. ✍️
• Delivering practical advice to help businesses improve how they operate. ✅

What We're Looking For:

No prior experience? No problem! 🎉 Don't know your exact career destination yet? Totally fine! And you definitely don't need to have all the answers. We're on the hunt for individuals who are:

• Curious: Always asking "why?" and "how?". 🤔
• Proactive: Ready to jump in and get involved. 🏃‍♀️
• Team Players: Enjoy collaborating and working with others. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Requirements:

• 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).
• You must have an existing permanent right to live and work in the UK. 🇬🇧
• A willingness to travel to client sites and other offices when needed. ✈️

*(Please note: General Studies, AS levels, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) are not accepted.)*

Your Start Date: 14 September 2027. This date is crucial as the training you receive from day one is designed to give you the best possible launchpad for your career with us. 🚀

What We Offer You:

• Structured training and professional qualifications. 🎓
• Real client experience in a supportive team where your voice matters. 🗣️
• We'll help you grow your technical skills, build commercial savvy, and create a career path that’s uniquely yours.
• Study towards either the AAT or CMDA qualifications.
• Learn through a mix of client work, paid study leave, college time, mentoring, and internal development. 📚
• Access to a range of lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial support, that you can personalise. 🧘‍♀️

Your career doesn't wait until you know everything. It starts when you're ready to learn. ✨

Ready to Apply?

If you're seeking a career where you'll earn, learn, and make a genuine impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you. Join RSM and start building your future today! 🌟

*(Psst! We can only consider one application per person per recruitment cycle. Apply early to bag your spot – applications may close before the deadline!)*

How to Apply:

Hit that apply button to learn more and submit your application. 🖱️

Key responsibilities

• Preparing statutory financial statements and supporting financial reporting and compliance activities.
• Turning financial information into meaningful insight that helps clients make confident decisions.
• Meeting people at every level of an organisation, from frontline teams to senior leadership.
• 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.

Skills