RSM is a leading audit, tax and consulting adviser to mid-market business leaders, globally.

At RSM, our people are our future. Our early careers programmes challenge, encourage and reward you from day one. We value creativity, dynamism and energy, and want you to share our exacting standards. In return, you can count on us to be by your side every step of your journey.

We’re looking for ambitious school leavers from all backgrounds to grow with us and make an impact.

What does our tax team do?

A career in tax isn’t just about numbers. It’s about working with people and businesses to really understand what they want to achieve and make sure tax doesn’t become an obstacle to their long-term goals. The diversity of our tax programmes gives you the choice to tailor your career to your interests and strengths. Tax is always evolving, and you’ll be on the ground making sure our clients are prepared and ahead of the game.

Tax is a technically demanding discipline, so we look for students 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, have the ability to develop an analytical mindset, and enjoy the prospect of delving into tax legislation. 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.

You will get to work directly with clients. If it’s an individual it might be understanding their family wealth, how they create it and how they want to share it with future generations. If it’s a company then it might be understanding how they plan to grow, benefit from government tax incentives, return profits to stakeholders, expand internationally, or exit their business in a tax efficient manner.

What can you expect?

A career in ‘Team Tax’ isn’t just 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 our clients to add value – from saving money, 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).

Tax is a technically demanding discipline, so we look for school leavers 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, have the ability to develop an analytical mindset, and enjoy the prospect of delving into tax legislation. 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.

You will get to work directly with clients. If it’s an individual it might be understanding their family wealth, how they create it and how they want to share it with future generations. If it’s a company then it might be understanding how they plan to grow, benefit from government tax incentives, return profits to stakeholders, expand internationally, or exit their business in a tax efficient manner.

It’s our collaborative approach that differentiates us from other professional services firms. Everyone’s contributions are valued. Your voice will be heard, and you’ll be supported to bring your best self to work.

With an exciting range of career options, great rewards and benefits, good opportunities to progress and full support at every step, RSM is the perfect place to build your career.

Entry requirements

At RSM, we don’t just look for good exam results. We think passion, personality and originality are just as important.

You will need:

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).

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