RSM UK Audit School Leaver Programme, Level 4 Then Level 7 2027

Applications open 14 September 2027. Based in London.

NoAudit School Leaver programme, Level 4 then Level 7 apprenticeship (Chartered Accountant route)

No. RSM UK does not sponsor its audit school leaver programme, level 4 then level 7 for international students who need a visa. RSM's own job posting for the September 2027 London Audit School Leaver role states the requirement is an existing, permanent right to live and work in the UK, which rules out anyone relying on future sponsorship. The role needs a minimum of 112 UCAS points across three A levels, or equivalent, and leads to Level 4 then Level 7 qualifications and Chartered Accountant status.

Sponsors grads?: No
Pay vs threshold: Not published
Opportunity: apprenticeship
2027 cycle: Applications open now for the 14 September 2027 start, no closing date published
Confidence: high

RSM UK Audit School Leaver programme, Level 4 then Level 7: at a glance

RSM UK's Audit School Leaver role is a London-based position in external audit. Joiners work with audit colleagues on reviews of clients' financial records, processes and controls, and start studying towards the Chartered Accountant qualification on joining, with first exams within the first few months. The role is on RSM's apprenticeship programme. Source

Start date: 14 September 2027“Your start date will be 14 September 2027.”Source
Who can apply: A minimum of 112 UCAS points across three A levels (or equivalent), and an existing permanent right to live and work in the UKSource
Locations: LondonSource
Degree requirement: Minimum 112 UCAS points across three A levels or equivalent (104 UCAS points across four Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, or Irish Leaving Certificate higher level); General Studies, AS levels and EPQ not acceptedSource

How RSM UK recruits

September 2027 intake (start date 14 September 2027). 5 stages, from RSM UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where RSM UK names them.

Online application
Application form
Application form covering who you are and why you want to join RSM.
“1. Online application Complete our application form. This is your first opportunity to tell us who you are and why you want to join RSM.”
Source
Online assessment
Situational judgement test
Scenario-based strengths assessment with a numerical reasoning component and an AI literacy assessment, to be completed within seven days of the invitation.
“Complete a scenario-based strengths assessment, which includes a numerical reasoning component and an assessment of your AI literacy. Once invited, you'll have seven days to complete it.”
Source
Service line job simulation
Recorded video interview
Role-specific assessment mixing recorded video interview questions with written ranking exercises, completed within seven days.
“This assessment is tailored to the role you've applied for and combines video interview questions with written ranking-response exercises. You'll have seven days to complete it.”
Source How to prepare for a one-way video interview
Virtual assessment centre
Assessment centre
Half-day virtual assessment centre testing thinking and collaboration, with a chance to meet the team.
“Attend a half-day virtual assessment centre where we'll see how you think, collaborate, and approach different challenges.”
Source
Final interview
Final interview
In-person interview at an RSM office with a senior member of the chosen business area, sometimes with extra exercises on the day.
“Our final stage is an in-person interview at one of our offices with a senior member of your chosen business area. Depending on the role, there may be additional exercises included on the day.”
Source

Every programme and stage at RSM UK

“An existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK for this role.”

RSM UK, from its own careers pages

The catch: The posting does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification towards the UCAS points requirement.

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What RSM UK publishes about this programme

Checked against RSM UK's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

Visa sponsorship policy: published
Application dates: published
Programme description: published
Duration and start date: published
Who can apply: published
Pay: not published
Locations: published
Degree requirement: published
Recruitment stages: published

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Graduate Scheme (Audit, Tax, Consulting, Business Services)graduate scheme, no published policy

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-24. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does RSM UK sponsor visas for its audit school leaver programme, level 4 then level 7?

What is the RSM UK audit school leaver programme, level 4 then level 7?

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with RSM UK?

The posting does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification towards the UCAS points requirement.

When do applications open for the RSM UK audit school leaver programme, level 4 then level 7?

Applications open now for the 14 September 2027 start, no closing date published. Checked on 2026-10-01 against RSM UK's own site.

When does the RSM UK audit school leaver programme, level 4 then level 7 start?

14 September 2027, according to RSM UK's own careers information.

Who can apply for the RSM UK audit school leaver programme, level 4 then level 7?

A minimum of 112 UCAS points across three A levels (or equivalent), and an existing permanent right to live and work in the UK, according to RSM UK's own careers information.

Where is the RSM UK audit school leaver programme, level 4 then level 7 based?

London, according to RSM UK's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the RSM UK audit school leaver programme, level 4 then level 7?

Minimum 112 UCAS points across three A levels or equivalent (104 UCAS points across four Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, or Irish Leaving Certificate higher level); General Studies, AS levels and EPQ not accepted, according to RSM UK's own careers information.

How should I confirm RSM UK's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on RSM UK's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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