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Funds Tax Associate Director

RSMLeedsPosted 5 days ago
Accounting PracticeMid-TierSenior ManagerCorporate Tax

RSM

Funds Tax Associate Director

Status

Live

Employment Type

Permanent

Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Salary

Competitive

About the Role

**Associate Director

  • Funds Tax**

RSM UK

Join a firm with global strength, ambitious growth plans, and a clear purpose. At RSM UK, we are part of one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms. We combine big-picture thinking with a premium level of service to help middle-market businesses succeed and grow.

Our ambition is bold: to become the leading adviser to the middle market worldwide. That ambition shapes everything we do, pushing us to innovate, improve, and create meaningful impact every day. If you are looking for a career where you can grow, contribute, and build a future with purpose, RSM could be the right place for you.


The Opportunity

We are looking for an Associate Director to join our expanding Funds Tax team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a fast-growing and highly regarded practice that supports a wide range of clients across the asset management landscape.

Our team advises investment funds, fund managers, and related structures across private equity, venture capital, and other alternative asset classes. We support clients throughout the full fund lifecycle, delivering both complex tax compliance and strategic advisory services.

In this role, you will take a leading position in managing client relationships, overseeing the successful delivery of tax work, developing junior team members, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.


What You’ll Be Doing

As an Associate Director within the Funds Tax team, your role will include a blend of client leadership, technical delivery, team development, and business growth responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted contact for clients, providing high-quality tax compliance and advisory support.

  • Manage a portfolio of fund and asset management clients, ensuring all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

  • Lead the preparation and review of tax returns, tax computations, and other fund tax reporting requirements.

  • Advise clients on tax matters relating to the structuring, operation, and exit of investment funds and associated vehicles.

  • Support and mentor junior team members through delegation, review, and practical coaching.

  • Brief junior staff effectively on client activities, assignments, and expectations, while supervising the quality and completion of work.

  • Deliver on-the-job training and help build technical capability across the team.

  • Identify business development opportunities, supporting proposals, pitches, and client presentations.

  • Build and strengthen internal and external networks to enhance collaboration and grow market presence.


What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced tax professional with strong technical capability, leadership skills, and a commercial mindset.

Ideal candidate profile

  • Significant experience in UK fund tax, with exposure to investment funds, fund managers, and alternative asset structures.

  • Strong technical expertise in partnership taxation and other key areas of UK tax relevant to funds.

  • Proven experience managing client relationships and leading teams effectively.

  • Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business development activity.

  • Professionally qualified, such as CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.


Why Join RSM UK?

At RSM, you will be part of a firm that combines the reach of a global network with the energy and opportunity of a growing business. We are committed to helping our people develop their careers, broaden their experience, and make a genuine impact.

This role offers the chance to join a team with strong momentum, work on intellectually engaging fund tax matters, and play a visible role in shaping client outcomes and team success.


Our Culture and Commitment to Inclusion

We believe that everyone should feel they belong at RSM. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds, identities, and cultures feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

Our clients reflect a wide range of experiences and perspectives, and we believe our teams should too. By embracing diversity, we gain broader insight, stronger collaboration, and better ideas. That is why we continue to strengthen our culture, principles, and processes to support inclusion and celebrate difference across the firm.


Make Your Next Move Count

If you are ready to take the next step in your fund tax career with a firm that values ambition, quality, and impact, we would love to hear from you.

Join RSM UK and help shape the future of fund tax advisory in a team where your expertise, leadership, and ideas will make a difference.

About the Employer

RSM

RSM

Mid-Tier · Accounting Practice

RSM UK is a Top 10 firm providing audit, tax and advisory services across the UK.

HQ

Manchester

Employees

Tax team

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