RSM

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you. Make an Impact within our Tax Dispute & Resolutions team at RSM UK Our Tax Disputes and Resolutions team work with individuals, trustees, partnerships, sole traders and family businesses in managing their tax affairs both on the compliance side and in relation to additional advisory matters. We work closely with colleagues across the firm to provide a joined-up service to owner managed businesses and family offices combining expertise in accounting, audit and all relevant taxes. As an Associate Director within the TDRS team, you will take a strategic and commercial approach to managing and developing client relationships and leading exciting and varied advisory projects. You will ensure a high-quality service to a range of clients whilst managing a team, inclusive of reviewing work, providing training and development in conjunction with our Talent Development Team, workforce planning, and maintaining a positive and inclusive culture, in line with RSM values. You will work with the partner and other colleagues on a variety of planning projects and technical assignments and be involved in business development opportunities. You will make an impact by: Actively maintaining existing client relationships, whilst acting as the first contact for potential and new clients; generating and converting work with the support of Directors and Partners. Leading advisory and technical projects. Collaborating with partners to help develop new business within the team and build on existing relationships. Playing an active role in developing the junior members of the team. Building relationships with all other departments to ensure all potential client needs are identified and serviced. Briefing junior staff on the client's business and the pre-assignment instructions; supervising and controlling the completion of work; and undertaking 'on the job' training where necessary. What we are looking for: Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you! We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate: CTA and/or ACA qualified, or suitably qualified-by-experience. Strong understanding and practical experience of the tax issues relating to a range of private clients. Proven experience in client handling and project management. Ability to lead advisory projects resulting in high quality reports within budget. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience managing a portfolio of personal tax compliance and advisory projects whilst being confident at developing and maintaining relationships internally and externally. An interest in mentoring and developing junior members of staff. What we can offer you: We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work. 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days). Hybrid working. Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP. Individual healthcare cover. Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team. Diversity and Inclusion at RSM 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.

Restructuring advisory - get the career you want at RSM Our restructuring advisory graduate apprenticeship programme will give you all the skills and support you need to unlock a future that's packed with opportunities and new experiences. You'll enjoy a fast-tracked business career that recognises your potential and rewards your ambition. Whether you join our core restructuring advisory team or our special investigations team, 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 culture that nurtures individuality and an environment where everyone is supported to reach their potential. With us, you'll always be moving forward. What does our restructuring advisory team do? Our core restructuring advisory team work with organisations and their advisers, lenders, trustees and creditors to prevent, manage and address issues related to financial difficulty. This could include advice on how to: Develop an effective turnaround strategy; Manage risk by simplifying corporate structure; Review defined benefit pension covenant strength; Monitor emerging financial risks; Preserve value on distressed real estate projects; Realise value and optimise the outcome of a formal insolvency; Secure an appropriate funding solution; Identify and recover assets after contentious insolvency; Navigate an accelerated transaction. Our special investigations restructuring advisory team focus on contentious insolvency and fraud investigations with a demonstrated history of recovering assets from both the UK and overseas. Our multi-disciplinary team deal with enforcement actions and local and international asset tracing working with legal advisers and forensic experts to identify and recover assets and to bring claims against those accountable for fraud, misfeasance, or breach of duty. We deal with cross-border issues, complex litigation and numerous contentious issues, as well as liquidations and high-profile bankruptcies. What can you expect? RSM's graduate apprenticeship in restructuring advisory offers top quality career development. The depth of services and clients you'll be exposed to will help you kick-start your career. You could be working with a wide variety of organisations, including large listed financial institutions, national retail chains, and high- profile charities, as well as some of our international clients that operate throughout the UK and beyond. At RSM, you'll be a key member of our team from day one. You'll get involved in client work very quickly, initially working as part of a larger team before taking on individual responsibility for projects. Once you've completed your initial professional qualifications, the complexity of your workload will increase, and you'll have the opportunity to take on more individual responsibilities and get involved in more challenging issues. With us, you'll have the space to grow and be challenged. Alongside hands-on experience, you'll benefit from on-the-job training from more senior members of the team and gain access to our internal training courses that will help you develop in the role. With our support, you'll become a true trusted adviser to your clients in the future. When you join this team, you'll first work towards the CPI qualification (Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency) followed by the ACA qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), or your Chartered Accountancy (CA) qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) or with Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI). What we look for We're on the lookout for enthusiastic self-starters who are always up for a challenge. Restructuring advisory is a technically demanding discipline, so we look for students who are quick to grasp new subjects. It's important to have an inquisitive mind and pay close attention to detail. You'll often need to review complex financial information and report on any unusual transactions or patterns which you spot, so you'll need excellent written and verbal communication skills. What separates us from our competitors is the financial acumen we demonstrate, and we expect that right from the start from our people. If that sounds like you, we know you'll enjoy being part of our team. Flexible working At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment. Diversity and inclusion at RSM At RSM, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on intentional inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuable contribution. To find out more, please visit our diversity and inclusion page on our careers website. Our recruitment process Please note, for those who perform well throughout our assessment process, should your first preference be unavailable, you could potentially be offered a role in another location or department. This would always be discussed with you in this instance. RSM will only take one application into consideration per recruitment cycle. We do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies. Minimum Qualifications Entry requirements At RSM, we don't just look for good exam results. We think passion, personality and originality are just as important. You will need: 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); A predicted/obtained honours degree. Please note, RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).