Tax Assistant - Graduate - Aberdeen - January 2026

targetjobs UK; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global audit and consulting firm is offering a Tax Graduate Programme aimed at individuals eager to embark on a career in tax consultancy. You'll learn to navigate complex tax issues, work directly with clients, and gain qualifications while developing your expertise. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a willingness to grow within the firm. The program starts on September 22, 2026 and is designed for those keen on making a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Access to lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits

Internal development training courses

Qualifications

• Minimum academic requirements: 112 UCAS points across 3 A-Levels or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients on tax-related matters.
• Learn with RSM’s advanced AI-enabled tools.
• Mentor junior team members as you progress.

Skills

Team-oriented mindset

Curiosity about business/financial operations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Comfort with numbers and analytical mindset

Education

112 UCAS points across 3 A-Levels or equivalent

104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level)

Job description

Overview

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. RSM is a fast‑growing firm with a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, RSM is the place for you.

Tax Graduate Programme – What We Offer

The tax graduate programme is your gateway to a future brimming with opportunities and new experiences. Every day you’ll work with a team of people who understand the balance of exam training and work. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with clients, uncovering the secrets behind family wealth, maximising post‑tax profits, managing tax risks and navigating international tax rules. You’ll also learn with RSM’s advanced AI‑enabled tools.

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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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 to the hard work necessary to pass your exams and become a business adviser.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with numbers, an analytical mindset and an interest in the law.
• Minimum academic requirements: 112 UCAS points across 3 A‑Levels or equivalent, or 104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) plus a predicted or obtained honours degree.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required.

What You’ll Gain

As you progress through the programme you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your chosen area of tax and increased responsibilities, including the rewarding opportunity to mentor junior team members.

You’ll study towards the ACA, ATT, ADIT and/or CTA professional qualifications, attend internal development training courses and receive access to lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your requirements.

Start Date

The start date for this role is 22 September 2026.

Diversity and Inclusion

At RSM we want to create a great sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work, and we are working together to ensure our firm’s culture embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.

Disclaimer

RSM will only take one application into consideration per recruitment cycle. We do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies.