Audit Assistant - Graduate

Tax Assistant – School / College Leaver – Stoke – September 2026

Company: RSM

Salary: Competitive salary

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Job description

Make an impact at RSM UK – Tax

Envision pursuing a career path where each day presents a unique challenge, a chance for growth and filled with possibilities. 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 the complex landscape of reporting requirements and help create value.

Everyday you\\\’ll work with a team of people who have been where you\\\’ve been and understand the balance of exam training and work. The team is there to support you and ensure you can deliver your best.

You\\\’ll have the opportunity to work directly with clients. For individuals you\\\’ll immerse yourself in their unique financial world, uncovering the secrets behind family wealth, how it\\\’s built, nurtured, and passed down to future generations. For companies, you\\\’ll explore how they can maximise post-tax profits, manage their tax risks in an increasingly complex business environment, harness tax incentives to reduce their overall tax liability, expand their global reach navigating international tax rules, or plan a seamless tax-efficient exit. Each client interaction is a chance to make a real impact and, with the advance of AI, your role is increasingly more important.

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:

• Being part of Team Tax; you\\\’ll collaborate with people right across the business and engage directly with our clients

Without even noticing it, you\\\’ll enhance your skills, knowledge and capabilities, benefiting both our clients and your own professional development, learning 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 the rewarding opportunity to help the next generation on their journey by mentoring junior team members.

What we are 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

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).

Accepted degree subjects

• accounting and finance

Additional job details

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: Competitive salary

Contract, dates and working times:

• Start Date: 22 September 2025
• Full-time

How to apply

Please note, 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.

Closing date: 22 September 2025

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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

If that sounds like you, we know you\\\’ll enjoy being part of Team Tax. Please note, RSM does not accept General Studies or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

Accepted degree subjects

• accounting and finance

Make an impact at RSM UK – Tax

Envision pursuing a career path where each day presents a unique challenge, a chance for growth and filled with possibilities. 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 into real-life solutions for our clients, help clients save money, mitigate tax risks, navigate the complex landscape of reporting requirements and help create value. Everyday you\\\’ll work with a team of people who have been where you\\\’ve been and understand the balance of exam training and work. The team are there to support you and ensure you can deliver your best. You\\\’ll have the opportunity to work directly with clients. For individuals you\\\’ll immerse yourself in their unique financial world, uncovering the secrets behind family wealth, how it\\\’s built, nurtured, and passed down to future generations. For companies, you\\\’ll explore how they can maximise post tax profits, manage their tax risks in increasingly complex business environment, harness tax incentives to reduce their overall tax liability, expand their global reach navigating international tax rules or even plan a seamless tax-efficient exit. Each client interaction is a chance to make a real impact and with the advance of AI, your role is increasingly more important. Our specialist areas within Team Tax includes 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:

• Being part of Team Tax you\\\’ll collaborate with people right across the business and engage directly with our clients

Without even noticing it, you\\\’ll enhance your skills, knowledge and capabilities, benefiting both our clients and your own professional development, learning 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 the rewarding opportunity to help the next generation on their journey by mentoring junior team members.