Tax Assistant - Graduate - Preston

Overview

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). The start date for this role is 22 September 2026. 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. What we can offer you: 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. 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.

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.

What you’ll do / Responsibilities

• 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.
• As you progress through your programme, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your chosen area of tax with increased responsibilities and client portfolio complexity.
• Whatever your chosen specialism, you’ll make an impact by collaborating with people across the business and engaging directly with our clients.

What we’re looking for / Qualifications

• 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.

About the programme

Tax Assistant – Graduate – Preston – September 2026. Envision pursuing a career path where each day presents a unique challenge, a chance for growth and new experiences. Our tax graduate 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 to real-life solutions for our clients, helping clients save money, mitigate tax risks, navigate reporting requirements and help create value. You’ll work with a team of people who have been where you’ve been and understand the balance of exam training and work, supported to deliver your best. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with clients, learning about their financial world and how family wealth is built, nurtured, and passed down to future generations. For companies, you’ll explore how they can maximize post-tax profits, manage tax risks, harness tax incentives to reduce liability, expand global reach, navigate international tax rules, or plan a seamless tax-efficient exit. The 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.