Tax Assistant - Graduate - Bristol - September 2026

RSM UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in Bristol is seeking candidates for their tax graduate program, starting 22 September 2026. This role offers unique challenges, professional development opportunities, and client engagement. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a desire to tackle complex tax issues. You'll work towards gaining professional qualifications while contributing to a diverse team culture.

Benefits

On-the-job learning and structured training

Access to lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

Mentorship and personal development

Qualifications

• Curiosity about business/financial operations and taxation.
• Determination to tackle challenges and work hard for exam success.
• Comfortable with numbers and interest in law.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with people across the business and engage directly with clients.
• Enhance skills and uphold high standards of service.
• Mentor junior team members as you progress.

Skills

Team-oriented mindset

Excellent written and verbal communication

Analytical mindset

Education

112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or equivalent

Honours degree

Job description

Overview

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, helping clients save money, mitigate tax risks, navigate the complex landscape of reporting requirements and help create value. You’ll work with a team that supports your exam training and development, and you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with clients across individuals and companies.

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.

Responsibilities and development

As part of Team Tax you’ll collaborate with people across the business and engage directly with our clients. You’ll enhance your skills and professional development, learning to be responsive, meet deadlines, communicate effectively and uphold high standards to consistently exceed expectations. As you progress, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your chosen area of tax, with increased responsibilities and the rewarding opportunity to mentor junior team members.

What we’re looking for

At RSM, we don’t just look for good exam results. We value passion, personality and originality. 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

Please note, RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

Start date and eligibility

The start date for this role is 22 September 2026. 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. 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.

What we can offer you

When you join Team Tax, you’ll enjoy a powerful combination of on-the-job learning and structured training – not to mention an impressive client list to work with. You’ll discover a team culture that nurtures individuality and supports everyone to reach their potential.

• You’ll study towards the ACA, ATT, ADIT and/or CTA professional qualifications (depending on which area of Team Tax you join). The exam study will be hard work, but the benefits will be worth it.
• As you grow in Team Tax, you’ll benefit from being mentored in a culture that wants you to be the best version of you, to grow and be part of RSM’s future.
• Alongside technical training, you will attend internal development training courses to ensure you have the professional and personal skills to become a trusted business adviser.
• You’ll have access to lifestyle, health and wellbeing (including financial) benefits which you can tailor to your requirements.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.