R&D Tax Associate - Bristol

Pro-Finance; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Professional subscription fees paid

Mobile phone and laptop

Wellbeing programme

Quarterly socials

Annual company parties

Friday drinks

Job summary

Pro-Finance in Bristol is hiring an R&D Tax Associate, a graduate-friendly role blending tax, technology and commercial thinking. You'll gain early exposure to clients across varied industries, developing specialist expertise in R&D tax credits while receiving structured training and progression opportunities.

Starting salary is £28,000 with a clear pathway to professional qualifications. This is a boutique firm where ambition and curiosity are valued; you'll work with colleagues to identify

Qualifications

• Degree in tax/finance/accounting/economics/science/technology or related subject
• Interest in technology and innovation; work experience or industrial placement preferred
• Enjoy solving problems and thinking critically
• Communicate confidently and enjoy working with people
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Take responsibility for own development
• Hardworking, organized and keen to progress

Responsibilities

• Work with clients across a wide range of industries and sectors
• Understand how businesses develop and use new technologies
• Help identify eligible R&D activity and potential tax relief opportunities
• Develop commercially focused tax advice
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Research technical and industry-specific information
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and supporting documentation
• Develop knowledge of tax, accountancy, technology and business
• Work towards professional tax qualifications
• Take on increasing responsibility as knowledge grows

Skills

Degree in tax/finance/accounting/econ/

Interest in technology/innovation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Ownership of development

Hardworking & organized

Education

Degree in tax/finance/accounting/economics/science/technology or related subject

Job description

R&D Tax Associate

Bristol

Starting from £28,000

Are you a graduate looking for a career where you can combine tax, technology and commercial thinking? Or perhaps you have a bit of Tax experience and looking to move into R&D Tax?

We're looking for ambitious and curious individuals to join a specialist boutique firm, where you'll develop specialist expertise in R&D tax credits while working with some of the UK's most innovative and exciting businesses.

This is more than a traditional tax graduate role. You'll gain early exposure to clients, work across a wide range of industries and develop the technical, commercial and interpersonal skills needed to build a successful career in tax consultancy. With a starting salary of £28,000, structured training, professional qualifications and plenty of opportunities to progress, this is an ideal opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career.

What's great about this R&D Tax Associate role?

• 25 days' annual leave
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Professional subscription fees paid
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Wellbeing programme
• Quarterly socials
• Annual company parties
• Friday drinks

Your role as an R&D Tax Associate:

• Working with clients across a wide range of industries and sectors including aviation technology, fashion, publishing and technology, giving you exposure to a fascinating variety of clients and challenges
• Understanding how businesses develop and use new technologies
• Helping identify eligible R&D activity and potential tax relief opportunities
• Developing commercially focused tax advice
• Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Researching technical and industry-specific information
• Preparing clear, accurate reports and supporting documentation
• Developing your knowledge of tax, accountancy, technology and business
• Working towards professional tax qualifications
• Taking on increasing responsibility as your knowledge and confidence grow

What you'll need to succeed:

• Have a degree in tax, finance, accountancy, economics, science, technology or a related subject
• Have a genuine interest in technology and innovation, preferably with some work experience or an industrial placement
• Enjoy solving problems and thinking critically
• Communicate confidently and enjoy working with people
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Take responsibility for your own development
• Are hardworking, organised and keen to progress

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.