Tax Assistant - Graduate - Southampton

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, and 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.

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

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 details

Graduate, Permanent • Southampton • Tax • September 2026

Responsibilities

• Enhance your skills, knowledge and capabilities to benefit clients and your professional development; learn to meet deadlines, communicate effectively and uphold high standards to exceed expectations.
• As you progress, 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.
• Work directly with clients and teams, applying tax knowledge to real-world solutions and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

What we are looking for

At RSM, we don\\\’t just look for good exam results. We value passion, personality and originality as well. 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 and the willingness to work hard to pass exams and become a business adviser
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A comfort 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 – Southampton – September 2026

Make an impact at RSM UK – Tax. Pursue a career path with daily challenges, growth opportunities and new experiences. Our tax graduate programme is your gateway to a future filled with opportunities. A career in tax is more than becoming a tax adviser; you\\\’ll be part of Team Tax and work across UK and international tax rules to create real value for clients.

Everyday you\\\’ll work with a team that supports you to balance exam training with client work. You\\\’ll have the opportunity to work directly with clients, uncovering how family wealth is built, nurtured and passed on, and helping companies maximise post-tax profits and manage tax risks in a complex environment. You\\\’ll engage with specialist areas within Team Tax including 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 clients.