RGU Accounting and Business Advisory Assistant (AFR) Placement (Aug 2024)

About RSM 

RSM is a leading international group of accounting firms. Regarding revenue, RSM is the sixth-biggest professional services group in the world. RSM specializes in providing services such as tax advisory, assurance, financial advisory, accounting, audit, and management consulting to its clients. RSM provides the services that help organizations thrive in their respective industries.

Your role

What does the RSM accounting and business advisory team do?

• The accounting and business advisory team makes sure companies’ financial statements comply with government regulations and industry standards.
• RSM also advises on business strategies, provides companies with financial forecasts, and prepares management accounts that show an accurate picture of business performance.
• The work helps put a set of figures into perspective.
• RSM helps the clients understand what the management accounts say about the state of their business.
• The company helps them identify key areas where they could improve performance.
• RSM also provides daily advice to clients across a wide range of industry sectors.
• Many do not have in-house advisers who can help them deal with day-to-day issues, so the team is often the first port of call when they have financial or business-related questions.

Training & development   

During the 12-month paid placement at RSM, you’ll be a key member of the team from day one. The program allows you to experience working in the accounting and business advisory team alongside current trainees and experienced members of the firm. You’ll get involved in client work very quickly, and get the chance to learn about different types of businesses from varying industry sectors. You’ll also benefit from on-the-job training from more senior members of the team and gain access to the internal training courses that will help you develop in the role.

Benefits

RSM UK provides a great working environment along with the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Mentorship and guidance
• Time-off plans
• Gain hands-on industry experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning & development programs

Career progression

At RSM, you’ll discover a culture that nurtures individuality and an environment where everyone is supported to reach their potential. If you perform well, you could be allowed to join one of the RSM's Graduate training programs that will help you kick-start your business career. With RSM, you’ll always be moving forward.

Work-life balance 

RSM works hard to create an environment where its people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of the firm and clients. The company supports all its people to work flexibly, and to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; They believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.

Culture & vibe

RSM wants 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 to work. That’s why they’re working together to ensure the firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.

About you

What RSM looks for:

• RSM is on the lookout for enthusiastic self-starters who are always up for a challenge.
• Accounting and business advisory is a technically demanding discipline, so RSM looks for students who are quick to grasp new subjects.
• It’s important you also have confidence with numbers and great attention to detail.
• You’ll often need to explain complex financial information, so you’ll need excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• What separates RSM from its competitors is the financial acumen the company demonstrates and expect that right from the start from the people.

Entry requirements:

At RSM, the company doesn't just look for good exam results. RSM thinks passion, personality, and originality are just as important.

You will need one of these:

• 112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or an equivalent level 3 qualification or
• 104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level)
• Please note, that RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels, or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
• A predicted honours degree from Robert Gordon University

How to apply

Recruitment process:

• Please note, for those who perform well throughout the assessment process, should your first preference be unavailable, you could potentially be offered a role in another location or department.
• This would always be discussed with you in this instance.
• RSM will only consider one application per recruitment cycle. RSM does not accept multiple applications for different vacancies.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• youtube.com
• rsm.com