Tax School Leaver Apprenticeship - Leeds - September 2027
RSM · Yorkshire And Humberside · LS1 4DL
About the role
Join ‘Team Tax’: Straight-talking, collaborative, and built for people who want to make an impact from day one. 🚀 This is your chance to learn fast, contribute early, and keep moving forward. 📈
Tax is evolving rapidly, from AI and global regulations to sustainability and international growth. The decisions our clients make today have real consequences, meaning your work here truly matters. Our tax school/college leaver apprenticeship programme is your gateway to a future brimming with opportunities and new experiences. ✨
You’ll build technical expertise, work directly with clients, and turn complex tax rules into clear, practical advice. 💡
You won’t do it alone. In Team Tax, collaboration is just how we work. You'll learn from experienced professionals who understand the reality of balancing client work, study, and exams. They’ll help you build confidence, ask questions, and deliver your best. 💪
Our specialist areas include VAT/indirect tax, employer solutions, private client services, corporate tax, innovation reliefs, transfer pricing, capital allowances, and tax investigations. So, there's plenty of room to find where you fit! 🔎
Please note the only areas available in this location are: Corporate Tax and VAT.
The Role:
Whatever your specialism, you’ll be:
- Working directly with clients and colleagues on both compliance and advisory. 🤝
- Building expertise across UK and international tax, supported by a globally connected team. 🌍
- Developing the confidence, judgement, and technical skills to become a trusted business adviser. 🌟
- Using digital tools to work smarter and add more value for our clients. 💻
What we're looking for:
We’re looking for people who are curious, motivated, and ready to get involved. You don’t need to have studied tax before; we’ll give you the training, support, and experience to build your career. 🧠
To be considered, you’ll need:
- A minimum of 112 UCAS points across 3 A levels (or equivalent level 3 qualification).
- 104 UCAS points across four Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or an Irish Leaving Certificate (higher level).
- The permanent right to live and work in the UK. 🇬🇧
- A willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required. ✈️
RSM doesn’t accept General Studies, AS levels, or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Your start date will be 14 September 2027. Start dates are mandatory – the training you receive from day one is designed to give you the best possible start to your career with us.
What we can offer you:
You’ll get structured training, professional qualifications, and real client experience in a team where every voice is heard. You’ll be supported to grow your technical knowledge, build commercial confidence, and shape a career that feels like your own. 🌱
- Study towards the ATT qualification for the first two years and then towards ACA or CTA (depending on which area of tax you join). 🎓
- Learn through a mix of client work, structured training including paid study leave, time at college, mentoring, and internal development programmes. 📚
- Access lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial wellbeing support, that you can tailor to your needs. ❤️
Apply:
Please note we can only consider one application per person per recruitment cycle. ☝️
How to apply:
To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment. ⏳
Key responsibilities
- Working directly with clients and colleagues on both compliance and advisory
- Building expertise across UK and international tax
- Developing the confidence, judgement and technical skills to become a trusted business adviser
- Using digital tools to work smarter and add more value for clients
- Studying towards professional qualifications (ATT, ACA or CTA)