Tax Assistant - School

About RSM

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.

Make an Impact at RSM UK — Tax Envision pursuing a career path where each day presents a unique challenge, a chance for growth and filled with possibilities. Our tax school / college apprenticeship programme is your gateway to a future, brimming with opportunities and new experiences. A career in tax is more than just becoming a tax adviser; you’ll be part of Team Tax, diving into the intricate world of tax laws, both in the UK and internationally, applying them into real‑life solutions for our clients, helping clients save money, mitigate tax risks, navigate the complex landscape of reporting requirements and help create value.

Every day you’ll work with a team that understands the balance of exam training and work. Within many teams there will be other school leavers who have joined Team Tax in the last few years and are there to support you and ensure you can deliver your best. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with clients. For individuals you’ll immerse yourself in their unique financial world, uncovering the secrets behind family wealth, how it’s built, nurtured and passed down to future generations.

For companies you’ll explore how they can maximise post‑tax profits, manage their tax risks in an increasingly complex business environment, harness tax incentives to reduce their overall tax liability, expand their global reach navigating international tax rules or even plan a seamless tax‑efficient exit. Each client interaction is a chance to make a real impact.

Our specialist areas within Team Tax include VAT/Indirect Tax, Employer Solutions, Private Client Services, Corporate Tax, Innovation and Creative Sector Reliefs, Transfer Pricing, Capital Allowances and Tax Investigations. Whatever your chosen specialism, you’ll make an impact by collaborating with people across the business and engaging directly with clients.

• A team‑oriented mindset, curiosity about business/financial operations, and the interplay between taxation, personal wealth, and financial goals.
• A determination to tackle challenges head‑on and apply yourself in readiness for the hard work necessary to pass your exams and become a business adviser.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Being comfortable with numbers, an analytical mindset and an interest in the law.
• A minimum of 112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or an equivalent level 3 qualification, or 104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level).

• Work directly with clients, helping them save money, mitigate tax risks, navigate reporting requirements and create value.
• Apply UK and international tax laws to real‑life solutions for both individuals and companies.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business and engage directly with clients.
• Progressively acquire deeper knowledge of your chosen area of tax, managing increased complexity of your client portfolio and gaining the rewarding opportunity to mentor junior team members.

• Study towards the ATT qualification for the first two years and then towards ACA or CTA professional qualifications (depending on which area of Tax you join).
• Mentoring in a culture dedicated to helping you grow into the best version of yourself and become part of RSM’s future.
• Technical training and internal development courses to build professional and personal skills for becoming a trusted business adviser.
• Access to lifestyle, health and wellbeing, including financial wellbeing benefits you can tailor to your requirements.

Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent right to live and work in the UK. This role is available in the Private Client department at this location. The start date for this role is 22 September 2026. RSM will only take one application into consideration per recruitment cycle; we do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies.

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 selves to work. Our clients come from all walks of life, and we aim to reflect that diversity in our own teams, enabling us to genuinely understand our clients’ needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights, which is why we work together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.