Audit Assistant

There has never been a more exciting time to pursue a career in Audit at RSM. Audit is our largest service line nationally, and we are growing We provide comprehensive Audit services to clients ranging from OMBs, through to large listed PLCs. We believe that it is important for our people to have experience across a range of industries and sectors, so we do not typically have individuals in ourteams working on only one type of client. RSM has a culture of transparency and supportiveness, we remain people focused, and we care about your development. Within Audit, we promote from within wherever possible, we listen to your career goals and aspirations, and we will support you in your short-and long-term goals. **About You** Are you ambitious? Do you want to feel heard and recognised? Do you want to work closely with your clients, building lasting relationships which allow you to make a real contribution? Do you enjoy variety, and to be challenged? Do you want to see your effortsrewarded and to be continually developed? Our culture is our greatest strength, and many of our most senior Partners joined us at Assistant level. **About the Job** In this role, you will be a key part of Audit teams undertaking assignments, providing assistance to Supervisors and Assistant Managers leading assignments. There are many exciting opportunities for anyone looking to join our teams; - Extensive internal student training program directed by a specialist team - Full study support package, including ICAEW approved professional development training program - Regular provision and discussion of feedback to assist in progression to a supervisor role - Internal office and regional team events Key responsibilities include; - You will be a key part of the onsite audit team, liaising with other team members and client staff to ensure the assignment is completed as per the agreed terms - Generally reporting to a Supervisor or Assistant Manager, with opportunities to lead assignments where appropriate - Ensuring assurance quality at all times and compliance with the firm’s procedures - Communicating effectively with all stakeholders, identifying any contentious issues to be resolved - Opportunity to provide training and supervision to more junior staff - Willingness to show initiative and take responsibility for the completion of assignments, and to assist with managing own workload and those of staff around you to enable assignments to be delivered. - To provide on-site assistance of each assurance assignment in an efficient and effective manner, and to help ensure that clients receive a quality service in all aspects **Minimum Requirements** - Minimum 12 months consistent exposure to Audit assignments with a reputable firm - Willingness to show initiative and take responsibility for the completion of assignments, and to assist with managing own workload and those of staff around you to enable assignments to be delivered - A "can-do" attitude to working, including flexibility to work in a range of client locations across the region, and occasionally beyond, on a wide range of clients **Flexible Working** At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilitiesalongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment. **Diversity and Inclusion at RSM** At RSM, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on intentional inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuablecontribution. To find out more, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page on our Careers Website.