Associate Director – Private Client Tax (Partnerships)

RSM UK | London

Shape the future of private client tax with one of the world’s leading audit, tax, and consulting networks.

At RSM UK, we bring together big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses succeed. As a growing firm with ambitious plans, we are driven by a clear vision: to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally.

That ambition influences everything we do. It pushes us to think smarter, work closer with our clients, and create meaningful opportunities for our people. If you are looking for a role where you can build a long-term career, develop your expertise, and make a genuine impact, RSM could be the right place for you.

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The Opportunity

We are looking for an Associate Director to join our Private Client Tax team, with a specialist focus on Partnerships Tax in London.

In this role, you will take a strategic and commercially minded approach to client service, relationship management, and advisory delivery. You will work with a diverse client base and lead a range of exciting projects, while also helping to develop our people and grow the practice.

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About the Team

Our Private Client Partnerships team supports:

• Individuals

• Trustees

• Partnerships

• Sole traders

• Family businesses

We advise clients on both tax compliance and wider advisory matters, offering a joined-up service by collaborating closely with specialists across accounting, audit, and tax disciplines.

This integrated approach allows us to deliver real value to owner-managed businesses and family offices, helping them manage complexity and plan confidently for the future.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As an Associate Director, you will play a key leadership role across client delivery, team development, and business growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and strengthening existing client relationships

• Acting as a first point of contact for prospective and new clients

• Generating and converting new work with support from Directors and Partners

• Leading technical and advisory projects

• Delivering a high-quality service across a varied client portfolio

• Working with Partners and colleagues on planning projects and specialist assignments

• Supporting business development initiatives and helping identify new opportunities

• Reviewing work and ensuring technical excellence across team output

• Managing, coaching, and developing team members

• Supporting workforce planning and contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture

• Collaborating across departments to identify and respond to wider client needs

• Briefing junior team members on client assignments and overseeing delivery

• Providing on-the-job training and guidance where needed

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How You’ll Make an Impact

In this position, your contribution will be felt across clients, colleagues, and the wider firm.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Building trusted client relationships and maintaining exceptional service standards

• Leading complex advisory work and technical assignments with confidence

• Partnering with senior leaders to grow the team’s client base and expand existing relationships

• Developing junior talent through mentoring, coaching, and practical support

• Encouraging cross-team collaboration to ensure clients benefit from RSM’s full breadth of expertise

• Driving quality and efficiency across assignments while keeping projects on track and within budget

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What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from individuals who enjoy variety, embrace continuous learning, and are motivated by building strong relationships. If you are naturally curious, commercially aware, and interested in improving how things are done, this could be an excellent fit.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• CTA and/or ACA qualification, or be qualified by experience

• A strong technical understanding of tax issues affecting a range of private clients

• Practical experience in private client tax compliance and advisory work

• Proven capability in client relationship management

• Strong project management skills

• The ability to lead advisory assignments and deliver high-quality outputs within budget

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience managing a portfolio of personal tax compliance and advisory work

• Confidence in building and maintaining relationships internally and externally

• A genuine interest in mentoring and developing junior colleagues

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What You Can Expect from RSM

We know our people are our greatest strength, which is why we offer a flexible and rewarding benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

Our benefits include:

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

• Hybrid working

• A range of lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits

• Financial wellbeing support, including tools and resources

• Electric car scheme

• Access to a virtual GP

• Individual healthcare cover

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

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Why Join RSM?

Joining RSM means becoming part of a firm where ambition, collaboration, and opportunity go hand in hand.

You will have the chance to work on meaningful client challenges, contribute to a growing and respected team, and build a career in an environment that values expertise, development, and impact.

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Diversity & Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

We want people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures to feel able to bring their authentic selves to work. Our clients represent a broad range of experiences and perspectives, and we believe our teams should reflect that same diversity.

By embracing difference, we strengthen inclusion, broaden our thinking, and deliver better outcomes for our clients and each other.

We are continually working to ensure our principles, processes, and culture support an environment where everyone can thrive.

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Apply now to make your mark with RSM UK.

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