Tax Assistant Graduate (Aug 2024)

Your role

See below for further details about applying and the different and exciting areas of Team Tax that have vacancies for these locations:

• VAT / Indirect Tax
  • VAT is a tax on the sale of a product or service, so considering how it applies and the compliance related to it is always important to the clients.
  • It impacts nearly every business transaction and over 150 countries around the world have a VAT/GST system.
  • The case law and regulations in VAT are constantly evolving, making VAT a dynamic environment to work in as you will always be learning new rules and how they apply both in the UK and internationally, from routine compliance to specialist advice the clients value.
• Employer Solutions
  • Working in the employer solutions tax team you will advise companies on one of their most vital assets – their people.
  • Attracting and retaining the best talent is vital to business success, so the team works closely with the clients to help them navigate the complexities of UK and global employment tax rules and advise them on the most effective ways to reward and incentivize their people.
  • As you grow with them, you’ll get to work with HR & finance teams or even the most senior executives globally.
• Private Client Services
  • The private client tax team works closely with a huge variety of interesting individuals and their families, helping to navigate the complexities of the UK and international tax rules and compliance that impact their tax position.
  • As you build your skills as an adviser, you’ll get the opportunity to work directly with the people who are personally impacted by your advice.
• Corporate Tax
  • The corporate tax team works with organizations of all sizes, in all sectors, and all over the world.
  • From fast-growing privately-owned technology businesses to multinational groups listed on the London Stock Exchange with operations all over the world, you’ll get involved in helping your clients comply with the reporting requirements and navigating the ever-increasing UK and global tax landscape.
• Innovation and Creative Sector Reliefs
  • The focus of this team is helping UK corporate clients save tax (or even receive cash from the government) by getting tax relief for money a company spends, investing in cutting-edge research and development, commercializing new inventions through registering patents, or in video games and other creative sector developments.
  • Clients value the work this team does and it is a key pillar of the current UK government’s strategy to encourage investment in innovation.
  • Equally, you will gain exposure to some of the very latest developments in science and technology across all industries, working with a huge range of different businesses.
• Transfer Pricing
  • This team works with the clients to really understand their business, providing practical solutions and explaining complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.
  • It means understanding and keeping up with a rapidly changing international tax system alongside teams from across RSM’s global transfer pricing specialist network.
• Capital Allowances
  • As part of this team, you will get to go out to companies’ sites, for example, when they are building a new plant.
  • A great team to join if you want to wear a hard hat on the day job.

About you

What RSM is looking for:

Tax is a technically demanding discipline, so RSM looks for graduates who are always up for a challenge and thrive grasping new subjects. While you don’t have to be a maths genius, you will need to be comfortable with numbers, develop an analytical mindset, and enjoy the prospect of delving into tax legislation. 

Entry requirements:

• 112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or an equivalent level 3 qualification
  104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) and A predicted/obtained honors degree.
• Please note, that RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels, or Extended Project Qualifications (EPQ).

Benefits

RSM benefits package supports people to live well and that includes:

• Flexible reward and benefits package
• Health and well-being
• Competitive financial rewards 
• A culture of recognition for hard work
• Employee assistance program
• Financial wellbeing
• Flexible working

Training & development

The graduate schemes offer job training from senior members of the business so that you can put your experience into play. You’ll be a key member of the team working on a variety of projects across some exciting industries. You’ll have access to internal training including national and service line sessions to help you on your way to becoming a trusted adviser to your clients. As you grow in Team Tax, you’ll benefit from being mentored in a culture that wants you to be the best version of yourself, grow, and be part of RSM’s future.

Career progression

A career in ‘Team Tax’ is about becoming a qualified accountant and/or tax adviser, understanding and applying tax laws both in the UK and internationally. It’s about applying the law to real life and working with clients to add value - from saving money to ensuring they mitigate tax risks and comply with reporting requirements. In Team Tax, you’ll combine work and study, gaining an understanding of tax as you build a career you love - so everybody wins! You’ll study towards the ACA, ATT, and/or CTA professional qualifications (depending on which bit of Team Tax you join).

How to apply

This role is available in multiple locations. You can submit your application for the location that best suits your preference. 

• Please note, for those who perform well throughout the assessment process, should your first preference be unavailable, you could potentially be offered a role in another location or department. This would always be discussed with you in this instance.
• RSM will only consider one application per recruitment cycle.
• RSM does not accept multiple applications for different vacancies.

Recruitment process:

• Step 1: Application 
• Step 2: Assessment center
• Step 1: Interview

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.rsmuk.com/uk/en/benefits
• careers.rsmuk.com/uk/en/graduates
• youtube.com/@RSM_UK