Job Description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.



Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organisational goals. Whether it's supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data-driven insights, value-added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future-fit businesses.



It's an exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growth plans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed to enhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expert consultants, embracing a digital-first approach, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships


RSM is seeing significant demand for its ESG and Sustainability services from a wide range of clients in the market. The firm has already invested significantly in its capability and we are now seeking to further enhance the team.


We are seeking an experienced assurance professional who is specialised in ESG and Sustainability that wants to work in a team of both assurance and consulting specialisms. We will also consider candidates with a strong audit background and a passion to work within Sustainability and ESG.


You'll make an impact by:

Working with partners and directors to help win ESG limited assurance projects Working on client engagements to opine on limited assurance over client ESG metrics Deliver ESG assurance engagements and in addition bring the business and commercial skills required for these projects to be successful. Working as part of a diverse team and closely with clients, it's critical that you can establish trust, credibility, and can quickly build effective relationships. You will already have been involved in non-financial assurance/ESG assurance engagements that have delivered value to the organisations you've worked with and you will have a good grounding in the approaches and methodologies behind them.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!


We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

Experience within a non-financial or financial assurance role. A strong academic record: preferably with a sustainability or business-focus and ideally to post-graduate level. Financial reporting and/or experience in ESG/Sustainability reporting frameworks, for example. Task Force on Climate Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) or Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD); Management reporting/ESG improvement initiatives; Assurance of non-financial or ESG data to the ISAE 3000/3410 standards. Excellent spoken and written communication, including the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely. ACA or MBA/MSC in an ESG/Sustainability subject/discipline or a relevant post graduate qualification, such as the CFA's certificate in ESG investing, or other leading accountancy or business advisory qualification.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days) The team will support your training to be successful in the position. Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP. Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

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Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.