R&D Tax Consultant

Accountable Recruitment Limited; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working across NW offices

Generous annual leave (birthday day)

Volunteer day

Training & professional development

Company pension scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Regular social events

Career progression within growing firm

Exposure to senior tax specialists

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment Limited partners with a respected North West accountancy and advisory group to recruit an experienced R&D Tax Consultant. Based in any North West office including Liverpool or Manchester, with hybrid working and a salary of £35,000-£45,000 DOE.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing R&D tax experience who is looking to develop their technical knowledge, gain greater client exposure and progress their career within a supportive and ambitious firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in R&D tax relief within an accountancy practice or specialist R&D tax consultancy.
• Experience preparing R&D tax claims, including technical narratives and financial calculations.
• Good working knowledge of UK R&D tax legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Strong written communication skills to explain technical information clearly.
• Confident in gathering technical/financial information from clients and managing multiple assignments.
• Proactive, with interest in a long-term career in specialist tax advisory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support R&D tax relief claims from initial engagement to submission.
• Work with clients to understand activities, projects and qualifying expenditure.
• Prepare technical reports and supporting documentation to substantiate claims.
• Review financial information, calculate qualifying expenditure and assist with computations.
• Collaborate with senior tax specialists and wider accountancy practice teams.
• Assist with HMRC enquiries and requests for additional information.
• Stay updated on changes in R&D tax legislation and HMRC guidance.
• Develop strong client relationships and deliver high standards of service.
• Support the team with ongoing assignments and identify opportunities for additional tax advice.

Skills

R&D tax experience

Client liaison

Technical reporting

Education

ATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA advantageous

Job description

I am partnering with a highly respected and growing North West accountancy and business advisory group to recruit an experienced R&D Tax Consultant to join their specialist Tax team. This can be based in any of their North-West offices that includes Liverpool or Manchester and can pay £35,000 - £45,000 DOE.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing R&D tax experience who is looking to develop their technical knowledge, gain greater client exposure and progress their career within a supportive and ambitious firm.

R&D Tax Consultant Responsibilities:

• Preparing and supporting R&D tax relief claims from initial client engagement through to completion and submission.
• Working directly with clients to understand their business activities, technical projects and qualifying R&D expenditure.
• Preparing detailed technical reports and supporting documentation to substantiate R&D claims.
• Reviewing financial information, calculating qualifying expenditure and assisting with R&D tax computations.
• Working closely with senior tax specialists and colleagues across the wider accountancy practice.
• Assisting with HMRC enquiries, compliance checks and requests for additional information.
• Keeping up to date with changes in R&D tax legislation and HMRC guidance.
• Developing strong client relationships and delivering a high standard of service.
• Supporting the wider team with ongoing assignments and identifying opportunities to provide additional tax advice.

R&D Tax Consultant Attributes:

• Previous experience within R&D tax relief, ideally gained within an accountancy practice or specialist R&D tax consultancy.
• Experience preparing R&D tax claims, including technical narratives and financial calculations.
• A good working knowledge of UK R&D tax legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly and accurately.
• Confidence communicating with clients and gathering relevant technical and financial information.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in developing a long-term career within specialist tax advisory.
• ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential. Relevant practical experience will be equally considered.

R&D Tax Consultant benefits

• Hybrid working and flexibility across North West office locations.
• Generous annual leave allowance, including an additional day off for your birthday.
• Volunteering day to support a cause that matters to you.
• Tailored training and professional development opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Health MOTs and mental health support.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and regular social events.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing accountancy and advisory group.
• Exposure to experienced tax specialists and a diverse client portfolio.