Tax Assistant – 12 Month Placement
| Location | Preston, United Kingdom |
| Date Posted | 20/01/2026 |
| Category |
Business and Marketing
Placements Temporary Opportunities |
| Job Type |
Temporary Vacancies
|
| Closing Date | 31/01/26 |
| Start Date | 22/09/26 |
Description

How to Apply
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, 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 are vested in your success. The team 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 for stakeholders, 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.
Our business 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.
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, you should be able to demonstrate:
- Being enrolled on a placement degree
- Showing a team-oriented mindset and a curiosity about business/financial operations, and the interplay between taxation, personal wealth, and financial goals
- Displaying 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
- Communicating effectively, both in writing and verbally
- Feeling comfortable with numbers, an analytical mindset and an interest in the law
- Achieving 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).
- Being willing to travel to client sites and other offices as required.
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