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Tax Assistant Review

at RSM

Graduate Job

Tax

Kingston upon Hull

Review Submitted: May 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of the Role
4.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at RSM?

My experience at RSM has been exemplary. I had the opportunity to work with a range of client from individuals, to massive multinational listed corporations. I have been give opportunities to test myself and grow in many ways that I did not think possibly, whilst being supported along the way. I can not understand how beneficial my employment at RSM has been to me.

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

Business Management
Risk Management
Financial Management
Tax Compliance
Tax Advisory
Client Care
Money Laundering compliance
Chartered training on and off the job

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

5/5
I am now a key member of the team, handling 230 clients across the North regions as well as assisting with a range of clients across the UK. I am always given an opportunity to share my thoughts, and have even lead conversations within the team.

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

5/5
There is wide variety of benefits that are either automatically available or available through salary sacrifice. Additionally, there are annual salary review and bonuses available

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

5/5

How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?

5/5
RSM pay for and provide off the job training as well as technical days so I feel that I have been well prepared. I am given constant opportunity for new development

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

5/5
I have multiple members of the team to rely on as well as members from other offices that are also there for support

How is your work-life balance?

5/5
It can be bad in the busy season (January) but for the other 11 months of the year, there are flexible working arrangements and hours so I can easily balance life.

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

4/5
You get the odd person in the office that can ruin the atmosphere but overall I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the office and work exclusively from the office now.

How would you rate RSM initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?

5/5

How would you rate RSM CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend RSM to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Benefits and Pay
Work life Balance
L7 Apprenticeship (Masters Equivalent qualifcaition)

How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?

4/5
I only rate this a four as there are more opportunities that I could have imagined.

When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to RSM?

Be Yourself. I regularly attend careers event and this is the most common advice. Companies do not want "cookie cutter people", they want individuals who can think and act for themselves.
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