Administrative Assistant

Reading, England, United Kingdom

1/3/2025

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 at RSM UK

A fantastic opportunity to join a growing tax team at an incredibly exciting part of the growth journey. The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. And with access to a global team that spans more than 120 countries, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons. Discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking.

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant for our Reading office, to support our local tax and wider office team. This role would suit someone who is looking for an environment where they will have opportunity to accelerate their knowledge, skills and development in a creative, entrepreneurial and supportive team working with lots of fantastic people along the way. Surrounded by talent, this role will genuinely give you an opportunity to drive your continuing professional development. The role is full-time based 5 days a week in our Reading office.

You'll make an impact by:

• Drafting standard documents, formatting reports and presentations, preparing agendas and minutes, scheduling meetings, and produce various tax team reports.
• Developing proficiency in client billing and BD systems to support billing tasks, including raising bills and WIP adjustments, opportunity tracking, and updating client and business activity information.
• Support client acceptance and anti-money laundering (AML) processes through research and documentation, ensuring compliance with firm policies.
• Provide front-of-house cover, handle post, manage kitchens, meeting rooms, desk/car park bookings, stationery and consumables, and assist with event planning and preparation.
• Perform health and safety duties, including inductions and risk assessments, support fire warden responsibilities, and provide routine IT and hardware assistance.
  
  
  

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:

• Office-based role requiring experience in a similar position, with a proactive mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to client service, excellent communication skills, and effective teamwork abilities.
• Experience supporting senior management or partners, including diary and travel management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
• Independent problem-solving, deadline management, and maintaining professionalism in client and colleague interactions.
  
  
  

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.

• 25 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• 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.