RSM UK runs school and college leaver apprenticeship programmes in Audit, Tax, Consulting and Digital, advertised per office and service line with a fixed start date (14 September 2027 for the 2027 intake). Apprentices study from day one towards qualifications that vary by role, from the ACA (Audit) and ATT then ACA or CTA (Tax) to the ICAEW CFAB (Audit Data Analytics), AAT or the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (Consulting). Entry is 112 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent.
Programmes
- 2027 intakeSchool and College Leaver ProgrammeTBCOpensTBCClosesTBC
Apprenticeship types
Consulting School Leaver - CMDA (Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship)
Level 6DegreeSource for Consulting School Leaver - CMDA (Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship)Digital School Leaver (Technology & Digital Advisory)
Source for Digital School Leaver (Technology & Digital Advisory)Audit School Leaver
Source for Audit School LeaverAudit Data Analytics School Leaver - CFAB
Source for Audit Data Analytics School Leaver - CFABTax School Leaver
Source for Tax School LeaverConsulting School Leaver - AAT
Source for Consulting School Leaver - AAT
| Apprenticeship | Level | Discipline and duration | University or provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting School Leaver - CMDA (Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship)DegreeSource for Consulting School Leaver - CMDA (Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship) | Level 6 | ConsultingDuration not published | Not published |
| Digital School Leaver (Technology & Digital Advisory)Source for Digital School Leaver (Technology & Digital Advisory) | Not published | Digital / Data / SoftwareDuration not published | Not published |
| Audit School LeaverSource for Audit School Leaver | Not published | AuditDuration not published | Not published |
| Audit Data Analytics School Leaver - CFABSource for Audit Data Analytics School Leaver - CFAB | Not published | Data AnalyticsDuration not published | ICAEW |
| Tax School LeaverSource for Tax School Leaver | Not published | TaxDuration not published | Not published |
| Consulting School Leaver - AATSource for Consulting School Leaver - AAT | Not published | ConsultingDuration not published | Not published |
Entry requirements
Accepts UCAS pointsFrom 112 UCAS points
- A levels
- A minimum of 112 UCAS points across three A levels (or equivalent level 3 qualification); General Studies, AS levels and the EPQ are not accepted
- UCAS points
- 112 across three A levels; 104 across four Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers
- GCSEs
- Not published
- Equivalents
- Equivalent level 3 qualifications; four Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers (104 points); Irish Leaving Certificate (higher level)
- Other
- Existing, permanent right to live and work in the UK; willingness to travel to client sites; one application per person per recruitment cycle
Application process
- Online application
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Online application
Typical timeline
- Opens
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- Closes
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- Assessment
- Not published
- Offers
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- Starts
- 14 September 2027 (mandatory start date)
Locations and universities
- Locations
- Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham
- Universities and training providers
- ICAEW (ACA, CFAB), ATT / CIOT (ATT, CTA), AAT
Salary and benefits
- Starting salary
- Not published
- Progression
- Not published
- Notes
- Not published
- Benefits
- Funded professional qualification and study from day one
- Tailor-made development programme with an online learning portal
- Lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits incl. financial wellbeing tools, electric car scheme and virtual GP
- Pre-start cohort events, online and in person
Cohort size and intakes
- Intake years
- 2027 intake
What stands out
Named the highest-ranked professional services firm in the DfE Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2022 (8th overall), with 350 new apprentices that year. Offers a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship route in Consulting alongside accountancy routes.
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