RSM UK has recruited a record high of 769 new students across the UK in 2023, surpassing its previous record intake in 2022 (723) by 6% as the firm continues to invest in its long-term growth plans.
Amongst the new trainees, RSM attracted 536 graduates and 99 school leavers. The rest of the trainee intake was largely made up by paid placements.
The lion’s share of trainees will be based outside of London, throughout the firm’s network of 31 offices stretching from Southampton up to Aberdeen. Some 188 will be based in London.
The firm’s audit practice has recruited the single largest group of trainees – 419 in total
Rob Donaldson, CEO at RSM UK, said: “Year-on-year we continue to recruit record-breaking numbers. This year marks our largest cohort of new trainees, as we keep investing in our people to help us achieve our long-term growth ambitions. Last year marked a 20% uplift on the previous year. Increasing our trainee intake by a further 6% this year demonstrates our commitment to growing our own talent and becoming a stronger competitor in the market at a time of economic pressure.”
