Employment Tax Associate Director

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact within our Employment Tax team at RSM UK. Our national employer solutions team is a progressive group specialising in three key areas: domestic employment tax, global employer services and share plan and reward. With a talented team of 100 specialists across the UK, we provide practical and tailored support to our clients, helping them navigate intricate employment tax issues, manage global workforce challenges, and create effective reward strategies. This holistic approach not only enhances compliance and efficiency but also supports the strategic goals of our clients, making RSM a trusted partner in the ever-changing landscape of employer solutions.

Joining us as an Employment Tax Associate Director in one of our national offices (Birmingham, Leeds, London, Cambridge, Gatwick, Bristol, Guildford, Reading or Southampton), you will be working within a strong and growing team and would suit an individual who is passionate about navigating the complexities of employment tax and who is looking to build their career in a progressive environment where your personality and expertise can make a significant impact. Although our preference would be for someone to be based in the above mentioned locations, as we work towards a more national approach, we are more than welcome to receive applications from candidates closely based to any of our UK offices.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Collaborating with a national team of 100 experts.
• Working alongside some exceptional team members, providing cutting-edge solutions to our diverse client base.
• Contributing to raising the bar in employment tax standards by using your skills and knowledge in a practical and insightful way.
• Focusing on key areas for your clients including employment tax risk and governance, off-payroll workers, national minimum wage, payrolling of benefits and much more.
• Engaging with a variety of clients, from FTSE 100 companies and large overseas parented subsidiaries to PE-backed firms and founder-led, fast growth businesses.
• Being part of a team that values your insights and contributions, providing an opportunity for you to use your experience to develop members of the team, fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and innovation.

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate, but we are keen to hear from you even if you don’t meet all of the below:

• CTA qualified or equivalent, or qualified by experience.
• Specialist in Employment Tax and understanding of Global Mobility with the ability to deal with complex tax issues.
• Open and approachable, taking the time to listen to views and ideas of others.
• Ability to people manage, focusing on building and developing individuals and being able to identify existing talent within the team.
• Embody our grow our own principle, with an ambition to coach, lead, develop and manage a team.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid working.
• 27 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our in-house Talent Development team with structured continuous learning opportunities and clear career progression paths.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM: At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.