Tax Assistant - Placement - Southampton - August 2025
* Company RSM
* Location Southampton
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. Join our consulting team on a 12-month paid placement as part of your sandwich degree course and gain hands-on experience.
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, helping clients save money, mitigate tax risks, navigate the complex landscape of reporting requirements and help create value.
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 maximize post-tax profits, harness tax incentives, 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.
Our business 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.
You’ll make an impact by:
* Being part of Team Tax, collaborating with people right across the business and engaging directly with our clients.
* Enhancing your skills, knowledge, and capabilities, benefiting both our clients and your own professional development, learning to uphold high standards, be responsive, meet deadlines and communicate effectively to consistently exceed expectations.
Join Team Tax and help shape our future while gaining valuable experience as you take the next steps in your career.
What we can offer you
You’ll discover a culture that nurtures individuality and an environment where everyone is supported to reach their potential. With us, you’ll always be moving forward.
* Build a network of contacts and gain advice from our expert mentors.
* Access to lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits which you can tailor to your requirements.
* If you perform well, you could be given the opportunity to join one of our graduate training programmes.
Please be aware that not all Tax business areas are available for all locations and for some offices we now have limited numbers of positions remaining. If we cannot meet the preferences outlined within your application, we will discuss this with you at the point of virtual assessment centre invitation. To learn more about the different areas of the tax profession, view our career pathways within our employability hub.
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 qualifications, skills & experience will include:
* 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 a predicted/obtained honours degree.
* A team-oriented mindset, curiosity about business operations, and the interplay between taxation, personal wealth, and financial goals.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Comfort with numbers, an analytical mindset, and an interest in tax legislation.
* Willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required.
* Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK.
If that sounds like you, we know you’ll enjoy being part of our team.
Please note, RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels, or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Additional job details
Location Southampton
Contract, dates and working times: Full-time
How to apply
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 28 February 2025.
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