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R&D Tax Consultant

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

R&D Tax Consultant

Location: Derby / East Midlands

Working Pattern: 4 days in office

About the Role

An established and growing specialist advisory firm is looking to appoint an R&D Tax Consultant to support the continued delivery of high-quality R&D tax claims across a varied client base.

The successful candidate will work closely with Tax Managers and senior colleagues, supporting the full lifecycle of R&D claims from initial information gathering through to technical report preparation, costing, submission support and ongoing client care.

The role would suit someone detail-focused, commercially aware and confident speaking with clients, finance teams and technical stakeholders. You will play an important part in ensuring claims are accurate, well-evidenced and aligned with current HMRC expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  * Support the delivery of end-to-end R&D tax claims, including scoping, eligibility assessment, technical interviews, costing, documentation and submission preparation

  * Prepare and contribute to clear, robust technical narratives that accurately capture qualifying R&D activity

  * Assist with cost analysis, evidence gathering and claim calculations in line with current guidance and best practice

  * Work directly with clients to understand their projects, technical challenges, expenditure and supporting documentation

  * Liaise with finance, technical and operational stakeholders to gather the information required for compliant claims

  * Support Tax Managers with client portfolio management, deadlines, reporting and claim progression

  * Help ensure claims are enquiry-ready, with a clear audit trail and well-organised supporting evidence

  * Contribute to a professional and responsive client experience through clear communication and high-quality work

  * Keep up to date with changes in R&D tax legislation, HMRC guidance and sector best practice

Skills & Experience Required

  * Experience working within R&D tax, tax advisory, accounting or a related professional services environment

  * Understanding of R&D tax relief, tax credits, qualifying activity and HMRC expectations

  * Ability to produce clear written work, including technical summaries, client notes and supporting documentation

  * Good numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to work with costing information and Excel-based trackers

  * Commercially aware, proactive and keen to deliver a strong client experience

  * A relevant qualification such as CTA, ACCA, ATT or AAT, or working towards one, would be beneficial

The Person

The ideal candidate will be technically curious, organised and client-focused. They will take pride in producing accurate, well-supported work and will be comfortable working as part of a collaborative, growing team.

This role would suit someone who wants to continue developing their R&D tax expertise while gaining exposure to a wide range of clients, sectors and technical projects. You will be someone who values quality, compliance and strong client relationships, while bringing a positive and professional approach to the team.

What’s on Offer

  * Quarterly team bonus

  * Annual profit share bonus, subject to company performance

  * Pension scheme

  * 4x salary death in service

  * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  * Christmas shutdown (no need to use annual leave allowance)

  * 24/7 GP access

  * Tech scheme

  * Savings club

  * Training and development support, including relevant R&D tax training where appropriate

  * Hybrid working pattern: 4 days in office

  * Opportunity to join a growing specialist advisory firm with strong client relationships and continued development plans

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