Fasttrack Audit School Leaver Apprenticeship - Birmingham - September 2027
RSM · Midlands · B3 3AG
About the role
Job Title: FastTrack Audit Programme - School Leaver 🚀
Location: Birmingham 🏢
Type: Full-time, Permanent 💯
Overview:
Ready to kickstart your career and make a real impact? RSM UK is looking for ambitious school leavers to join our exciting External Audit team in Birmingham! This isn't just a job; it's your fast track to becoming a Chartered Accountant, completing your qualification a year earlier than usual. 🤯
We're changing the game in audit, and you can be part of it. This programme is for those who crave a challenge, are ready to learn, and want to dive into real-world experience from day one. You'll be studying towards your professional qualification alongside valuable client work, building essential skills and confidence. We've got your back with structured support from our expert team, managers, and dedicated education providers, plus access to cutting-edge tech to boost your learning. 💻✨
What You'll Be Doing:
- Dive In: Become a vital team member from the get-go, jumping into client work and growing your responsibilities as you develop.
- Client Adventures: Work with a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations, charities, and more. 🤝
- Audit Insights: Conduct thorough reviews of financial records and processes, playing a key role in ensuring accuracy and building trust with stakeholders. 🧐
- Team Player: Collaborate with colleagues and build strong relationships with clients, mostly based in our Birmingham office or at client sites. 🗣️
What We're Looking For:
- Qualifications: A minimum of 136 UCAS points across three A levels (or equivalent Level 3 qualification).
- Right to Work: Must have existing, permanent right to live and work in the UK. 🇬🇧
- Drive & Resilience: The motivation and grit to tackle an accelerated, academically demanding programme. 💪
- Organisation: Super strong organisational and time-management skills to juggle work, study, and life. 🗓️
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills to share ideas clearly and work effectively with others. 📢
- Problem Solving: Ability to analyse data and find solutions. 💡
- Interpersonal Skills: Great at building relationships and staying cool under pressure. 😎
- Business Savvy: A genuine interest in business and commerce. 📈
What We Offer:
- Accelerated Qualification: Work towards your Chartered Accountant qualification through our apprenticeship programme. 🏆
- Development: Access our tailor-made development programme with an online learning portal for skills growth. 🧠
- Wellbeing: Enjoy lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial support you can personalise. ❤️
Important Notes:
- We do not accept General Studies, AS levels, or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
- Start Date: 14 September 2027. This date is crucial for your onboarding and training!
- Application Limit: We can only consider one application per person per recruitment cycle.
- Apply Early: Applications may close before the deadline, so don't delay!
Ready to make your mark? Click apply now to learn more and submit your application! 🎉
Key responsibilities
- Work towards Chartered Accountant qualification.
- Conduct thorough, risk-focused reviews of clients’ financial records, processes and controls.
- Play an important role in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements.
- Get involved in client work quickly as part of a larger team.
- Take on greater individual responsibility as skills and experience develop.