Tax Assistant School Leaver

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. Make an Impact at RSM UK – Tax
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, help 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.
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. 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.
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, benefiting both our clients and your own professional development, learning to be responsive, meet deadlines, communicate effectively and uphold high standards to consistently exceed colleague and client expectations.
As you progress through your apprenticeship you'll gain a deeper understanding of your chosen area of tax. This will be 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 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)
If that sounds like you, we know you’ll enjoy being part of Team Tax.
Please note, RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
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. 
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. 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). 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.
Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
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. 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.