R&D (Research & Development) Tax Assistant / Senior

PKF-Francis Clark Chartered accountants & business advisers; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Mansfield is looking for an R&D Tax Assistant/Senior to support clients with their tax relief claims. This role includes working with diverse clients, preparing detailed reports, and offering excellent professional development opportunities. Candidates should have experience in tax compliance, with strong communication and organisational skills. The position offers hybrid working options and comprehensive study support.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Continuous learning opportunities

Full study support for ATT/CTA qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing R&D tax relief claims.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.
• Self-organisational skills to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for R&D tax relief with clients.
• Prepare detailed reports for R&D claims.
• Assist in managing a portfolio of clients.

Skills

Tax compliance experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management skills

Education

ATT / CTA qualified or part qualified

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R&D (Research & Development) Tax Assistant / Senior, Mansfield

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Client:

PKF-Francis Clark Chartered accountants & business advisers

Location:

Mansfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

In a nutshell

We are seeking an Assistant/Senior to join our Innovation Tax Relief team to support clients with their Research and Development (R&D) tax relief claims. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse range of innovative clients across various industry sectors.

Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working options and engage with a varied client portfolio. We provide a clear career pathway for your professional growth, along with continuous learning opportunities and a collaborative environment. Full study support for ATT/CTA qualifications is available.

This is an exciting opportunity for growth and development in a supportive team. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing day to day

• Working directly with clients to identify opportunities for R&D tax relief
• Preparing reports that detail qualifying R&D activity and quantifying relevant expenditure to ensure robust R&D claim submissions
• Assisting in the preparation of HMRC enquiry responses
• Proactively assisting in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Managers and above

About you

• Previous experience in a tax compliance role with experience preparing R&D tax relief claims, either within an accountancy firm or specialist R&D tax advisory firm
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and motivated to provide the highest quality deliverables and service to clients
• Good project management and self-organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Ideally, ATT / CTA qualified or part qualified, and looking to study towards completion of the CTA qualification
• A science or technology background would be desirable, but not essential