Tax Assistant - Graduate - Chelmsford

Overview

If that sounds like you, we know you\’ll enjoy being part of Team Tax. The start date for this role is 22 September 2026. Our start dates are mandatory due to the internal and professional training you will receive upon joining the firm, to offer you the best start to your career with us. We do not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

What we can offer you

When you join Team Tax, you\\\’ll enjoy a powerful combination of on-the-job learning and structured training, plus an impressive client list to work with. You\\\’ll discover a team culture that nurtures individuality and supports everyone to reach their potential. As part of Team Tax, you\\\’ll always be moving forward.

• You\\\’ll study towards the ACA, ATT, ADIT and/or CTA professional qualifications (depending on which area of Team Tax you join). The exam study will be hard work, but the benefits will be worth it.
• 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) benefits which you can tailor to your requirements.

To learn more about the different areas of the tax profession, view our career pathways within our employability hub.

Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we can only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent right to live and work in the UK for this role. Disclaimer: RSM will only take one application into consideration per recruitment cycle. We do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies.

Role and progression

Graduate, Permanent, Chelmsford, Tax. Without even noticing it, you\\\’ll enhance your skills, knowledge and capabilities, benefiting both our clients and your own professional development. You\\\’ll learn to be responsive, meet deadlines, communicate effectively and uphold high standards to consistently exceed colleague and client expectations. As you progress through your programme, 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 mentoring junior team members.

What we\\\’re looking for

At RSM, we don\\\’t just look for good exam results. We think passion, personality and originality are just as important. To be considered for this opportunity, your skills, experience and qualifications should include:

• 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) and an obtained or predicted honours degree
• Must be willing to travel to client sites and other offices as required

Specialist areas

Our specialist areas within Team Tax include 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 collaborating with people across the business and engaging directly with our clients.