Employment Tax Associate Director

RSM UK

Shape the future of employment tax with a firm that is growing fast, thinking big, and committed to helping businesses succeed.

At RSM UK, we are part of one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms. We combine deep expertise with a premium level of service to help middle-market businesses thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Our ambition is clear: to become the leading adviser to the middle market globally. That vision influences everything we do and creates an environment where talented people can build meaningful careers, develop professionally, and make a genuine impact.

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The Opportunity

We are looking for an Employment Tax Associate Director to join our dynamic and expanding national team.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about employment tax, enjoys solving complex client challenges, and wants to grow their career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

You can be based in one of our national offices, including:

• Birmingham

• Leeds

• London

• Cambridge

• Gatwick

• Bristol

• Guildford

• Reading

• Southampton

While these locations are preferred, we are also open to hearing from candidates based near any of our UK offices as we continue to adopt a more nationally connected approach.

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About Our Employment Tax Team

RSM’s National Employer Solutions Team is a progressive and highly respected practice, focused on three core areas:

• Domestic Employment Tax

• Global Employer Services

• Share Plans and Reward

With a team of around 100 specialists across the UK, we support clients with practical, tailored advice across a wide range of employer-related tax matters.

Our work helps organisations:

• Navigate complex employment tax regulations

• Manage international workforce issues

• Develop effective reward and incentive strategies

• Improve compliance and operational efficiency

• Align tax solutions with wider business goals

This integrated approach is what makes RSM a trusted adviser in the evolving employer solutions landscape.

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How You Will Make an Impact

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality advice and strengthening relationships across a diverse client portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with a national team of 100 specialists, collaborating with highly experienced colleagues to deliver innovative and commercially focused solutions

• Using your technical expertise to help raise standards in employment tax through practical, insightful advice

• Advising clients across a broad range of employment tax matters, including:

• Employment tax risk and governance

• Off-payroll working

• National Minimum Wage

• Payrolling of benefits

• Other complex employer tax issues

• Supporting a wide variety of businesses, from:

• FTSE 100 groups

• Large overseas-parented subsidiaries

• Private equity-backed businesses

• Founder-led and fast-growth companies

• Helping develop and inspire others, using your experience to support team members and contribute to a culture built on inclusion, respect, and innovation

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What We’re Looking For

We know that great candidates come from a range of backgrounds and experiences, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement listed below.

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• CTA qualification or equivalent, or be qualified by experience

• Strong specialist knowledge in Employment Tax

• A sound understanding of Global Mobility

• Confidence in handling complex tax matters

• An open, approachable style, with a genuine willingness to listen to the views and ideas of others

• Proven ability to manage and develop people, identifying and nurturing talent within the team

• A commitment to RSM’s “grow our own” philosophy, with the ambition to:

• Coach

• Lead

• Develop

• Manage others effectively

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Why Join RSM?

At RSM, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working

• 27 days’ holiday, with the option to buy more

• A flexible package of lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits

• Financial wellbeing support, including:

• Financial tools

• Electric car scheme

• Access to a virtual GP

• Access to 300+ on-demand learning courses created by our in-house Talent Development team

• Structured development opportunities

• Clear career progression pathways

Whether you want to deepen your technical expertise, broaden your leadership capabilities, or take the next step in your career, RSM offers the tools and support to help you get there.

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Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At RSM, we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We want people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our clients come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we believe our teams should reflect that same diversity of experience and perspective.

Diverse teams generate broader thinking, stronger ideas, and better outcomes. That is why we continue to strengthen our culture, principles, and processes to ensure inclusion is embedded across our firm.

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Build Your Future at RSM

If you are looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your leadership can make a difference, and your career can grow within a successful and ambitious firm, this could be the perfect next step.

Join RSM UK as an Employment Tax Associate Director and make your impact where it matters.