Tax Assistant - School

Tax Assistant - School / College Leaver - Stoke - September 2026

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 includes 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 and collaborating with people right across the business and engaging directly with our clients. As you progress through your apprenticeship you'll gain a deeper understanding of your chosen area of tax, reflected in the complexity of your client portfolio and increased responsibilities, including the rewarding opportunity to help the next generation on their journey by mentoring junior team members.

• 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).

We do not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

The start date for this role is on 22 September 2026.

• Powerful combination of on-the-job learning and structured training.
• Impressive client list to work with.
• Opportunity to 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 that wants you to be the best version of you and grow as part of RSM's future.
• Internal development training courses to ensure you have the professional and personal skills to become a trusted business adviser.
• 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.

• RSM will only take one application into consideration per recruitment cycle.
• We do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies.