Tax Assistant Graduate (Aug 2024)

About RSM

RSM is a multinational network of accounting firms forming the world's sixth-largest accountancy professional services network by revenue. RSM's member firms are independent accounting and advisory businesses, each of which practices in its own right and is unified as part of the network.

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 personal 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 really 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 the 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 really 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.

Training & development

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).

Benefits

RSM offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team. Benefits include:

• Annual salary range of GBP 21,000 to 27,000
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Dental Plans
• Pension Scheme
• Core Life Assurance & Critical Illness Cover
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies
• Holiday Trading
• And many more...

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 the clients to add value - from saving money to ensuring they mitigate tax risks and comply with reporting requirements.

Work-life balance

RSM works hard to create an environment where its people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of the firm and clients. The company supports all its people to work flexibly, and to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; They believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.

Culture & vibe

RSM wants 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. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why they’re working together to ensure the firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.

About you

You will need one of these:

• 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)
• A predicted or obtained honours degree.

Please note, that RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels, or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

How to apply

You can apply based on the desired location and season of the programme.

Recruitment process:

• 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 take one application into consideration per recruitment cycle. RSM does not accept multiple applications for different vacancies.

Sources

The following sites were used in researching this page:

• rsmuk.com
• youtube.com
• glassdoor.co.uk