Tax Assistant

RSM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consultancy firm in Manchester is offering an apprenticeship for a Tax Assistant aimed at school and college leavers. This role provides direct client interaction, hands-on experience in various tax areas, and opportunities for career growth through structured training towards qualifications. Successful candidates will enjoy a supportive team culture that fosters learning and development while being part of a dynamic environment focused on delivering tax solutions.

Benefits

On-the-job learning

Structured training programs

Access to lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• A determination to tackle challenges head-on and prepare for exams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different teams.
• Experience in dealing with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams within Team Tax.
• Support clients in managing their tax requirements.
• Gain a deeper understanding of tax areas as you progress.

Skills

Team-oriented mindset

Curiosity about business/financial operations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable with numbers

Analytical mindset

Interest in law

Education

112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or equivalent

104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers

Job description

Tax Assistant - School / College Leaver - Manchester - September 2026

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 school / college apprenticeship 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 understand the balance of exam training and work. Within many teams there will be other school leavers who have joined Team Tax in the last few years and 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 apprenticeship 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:

• 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)

If that sounds like you, we know you’ll enjoy being part of Team Tax.

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

The start date for this role is on 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.

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.

As part of Team Tax, you’ll always be moving forward.

• You’ll study towards the ATT qualification for the first two years and then towards ACA or CTA professional qualifications (depending on which area of Tax you join). The 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 wellbeing benefits which you can tailor to your requirements

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.

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