Tax Assistant - School

Overview

The start date for this role is on 22 September 2026. Please note, our start dates are mandatory due to the internal and professional training you receive upon joining the firm, to offer you the best start to your career with us. What we can offer you:
When you join Team Tax, you'll enjoy a powerful combination of on-the-job learning and structured training - not to mention an impressive client list to work with. You'll discover a team culture that nurtures individuality and supports everyone to reach their potential. As part of Team Tax, you'll always be moving forward.

• You'll 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). The study will be hard work, but the benefits will be worth it
• As you grow in Team Tax, you'll benefit from being mentored in a culture that wants you to be the best version of you, to grow and be part of RSM's future
• Alongside technical training, you will attend internal development training courses to ensure you have the professional and personal skills to become a trusted business adviser
• You'll have access to lifestyle, health and wellbeing, including financial wellbeing benefits which 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. Please note, this role is available in the Corporate Tax, VAT, Employer Solutions and Transfer Pricing departments only at this location.

At RSM, we don't just look for good exam results. We think passion, personality and originality are just as important. To be considered for this opportunity, your skills, experience and qualifications should include:

• 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)

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 - 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 to real-life solutions for our clients, helping clients save money, mitigate tax risks, navigate the complex landscape of reporting requirements and help create value.

Everyday you'll work with a team of people who understand 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 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 and with the advance of AI, your role is increasingly more important.

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:

• Being part of Team Tax you'll collaborate with people right across the business and engage directly with our clients

Without even noticing it, you'll enhance your skills, knowledge and capabilities,…