R&D Tax Associate Director

Cedar; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Top 10 accountancy practice seeks an experienced R&D Tax Associate Director in the Southern region. This senior role involves leading client engagements, providing technical leadership, and mentoring junior team members, with a clear pathway to Director and Partner positions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in R&D Tax within a professional services environment.
• Demonstrable leadership skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Ambition to progress to Director and Partner level.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and build strong relationships with R&D tax clients.
• Provide technical leadership and oversee complex R&D tax claims.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Technical Knowledge

Job description

R&D Tax Associate Director - Top 10 Firm - Southern Region (Multiple Locations)

Locations: Bristol, Reading, Southampton, Gatwick, Guildford
Team: Work closely with the R&D Tax Partner and the National R&D Tax team
Career Progression: Clear pathway to R&D Tax Director and Partner roles

A prestigious Top 10 accountancy practice is seeking an experienced R&D Tax Associate Director to join their expanding Southern region team. This senior strategic appointment will play a pivotal role in strengthening the firm's presence across key hubs including Bristol, Reading, Southampton, Gatwick, and Guildford.

You will work directly alongside the R&D Tax Partner, contributing to the growth and leadership of the practice nationally while delivering outstanding client service across a diverse portfolio. As a senior hire, you will be instrumental in shaping the Southern region's R&D tax offering and will have a clear career path towards Director and ultimately Partner level.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead client engagements and build strong relationships with R&D tax clients

Provide technical leadership and oversee complex R&D tax claims

Collaborate closely with the national team to ensure regional and firm-wide objectives are met

Mentor and develop junior team members

Play a key role in business development and strategy for the Southern region

The Ideal Candidate:

Proven experience in R&D Tax within a professional services environment

Strong commercial acumen and technical knowledge

Demonstrable leadership skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders

Ambition to progress to Director and Partner level

Based in or willing to work across one of the Southern hubs

This is a unique opportunity to join a top-tier firm as a senior strategic hire, with a clear platform for progression and the chance to significantly impact the growth of the Southern R&D Tax practice.

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