R&D Tax Associate ATT/CTA (Graduate Scheme) - London- September 2026

targetjobs Hired; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK is seeking graduates for their Graduate Scheme as R&D Tax Associates. Candidates will participate in comprehensive training, conduct research for client workshops, and draft technical reports. We are looking for individuals with a 2:1 degree or equivalent and a genuine passion for tax and finance. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and support for global qualifications, providing career growth and hands-on experience from day one.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working - flexible hours and remote options

Full study support for global qualifications

Hands-on experience and client relationships from day one

Career growth through the Baker Tilly network

Supportive community of mentors

Freedom to shape your career path

Qualifications

• Graduate with a strong interest in R&D tax legislation.
• Ability to conduct research and draft technical reports.
• Willingness to study towards professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the internal technical training programme.
• Conduct preliminary research for client workshops.
• Assess technical information and draft reports.

Skills

Passion for tax and finance

Curiosity in software, science, technology and innovation

Education

2:1 degree with minimum 112 UCAS points or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participate in the internal technical training programme to master R&D tax legislation.


• Conduct preliminary research for client workshops and support technical interviews and financial data gathering.


• Assess and interpret technical information to draft technical reports supporting R&D activity.


• Gain sector knowledge by working with a diverse range of clients.


• Apply R&D criteria across multiple sectors.


• Study toward professional qualification (ATT Level 5 & CTA Level 7 or ACA & CTA).

Progression in Your First Year

• Complete technical training and draft accurate technical reports.


• Prepare client‑related research documents and identify R&D technology used in workshops.


• Participate in the development of team and firm processes and take on financial aspects of the role.

Qualifications

We look for graduates with:

• Minimum 112 UCAS points (or equivalent) and a 2:1 degree.


• Genuine passion for tax and finance.


• Curiosity in software, science, technology and innovation.

Company

MHA (part of Baker Tilly International), one of the UK's top 15 accountancy firms. We invite you to join our Graduate Scheme and grow as an R&D Tax Associate.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits.


• Hybrid working - flexible hours and remote options.


• Full study support for global qualifications.


• Hands‑on experience and client relationships from day one.


• Career growth through the Baker Tilly network, with secondment opportunities.


• A supportive community of mentors, peers and partners.


• Freedom to shape your career path.