R&D Tax Executive

ACCA Careers; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Corporate Tax team as an R&D Tax Executive, where you'll work with diverse clients to deliver R&D Tax Relief solutions. This role offers a clear progression path, allowing you to enhance your skills through interesting assignments in a forward-thinking accountancy practice. With hybrid working options, you'll enjoy flexibility while making a meaningful impact on clients' success. The firm values your development and provides full study support for professional qualifications, ensuring you can build a long-term career with opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

Contributory Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cashback plan

Perkbox discounts

Yulife wellbeing app

Social events

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering R&D Tax Relief claims.
• Experience in full service accountancy or R&D practice.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for R&D tax relief based on innovative activities.
• Compile qualifying expenditure for R&D claim reports.
• Lead training for junior tax team members.

Skills

R&D Tax Relief claims

Communication skills

Project management

Accounting experience

Tax compliance

Education

ATT

ACA/ACCA

CTA qualification

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About the role

We are looking to recruit a talented R&D Tax Executive to join our expanding Corporate Tax team. This role will give you the opportunity to work with and advise a range of clients in relation to the delivery of our R&D Tax Relief proposition.

Description

We are looking to recruit a talented R&D Tax Executive to join our expanding Corporate Tax team. This role will give you the opportunity to work with and advise a range of clients in relation to the delivery of our R&D Tax Relief proposition.

This position can offer a clear progression path and will enable you to develop your knowledge and experience further through the completion of interesting assignments as part of a full service accounting, tax and advisory firm. You will need to be passionate about delivering an excellent service to clients and enjoy working as part of a team.

Your Day To Day Responsibilities Will Include

• Working with clients to identify opportunities for R&D tax relief/credits based on innovative technology activities.
• Collaborating with tax specialists to compile activity details and qualifying expenditure for robust R&D claim reports for HMRC submissions, helping clients to successfully access the benefits of the R&D Tax Relief regime.
• Serving as a positive role model and point of contact for R&D Tax Advisory services, supporting, coaching and upskilling colleagues to identify opportunities where their clients may benefit from R&D tax advice.
• Leading the training and development of junior tax team members to enhance their ability to deliver R&D Tax services.
• Contributing to the wider service offering, with opportunities to broaden tax expertise by engaging in other tax advisory and compliance services.
• Joining a forward-thinking accountancy practice with excellent career development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

This role will enable you to take advantage of the hybrid working that we offer to our people, with the expectation that the greater part of your working week should be spent working at a Bishop Fleming office or on site at a client.

Whether you’re working from the office, from home or from a client site, we support our people to achieve the right balance of flexibility in line with delivering excellent client service.

Full study support (CTA, ACA, or ACCA) is available with this position, if required.

There is scope to shape this role to the experience and motivations of the appointed candidate.

About You

To be considered for the role, you will have:

• A proven track record of delivering a wide range of R&D Tax Relief claims of varying complexity, with experience gained working in a full service accountancy firm or larger regulated specialist R&D practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that enable you to build rapport with people at various levels.
• Strong proficiency to project manage and organise numerous assignments to keep your work on track.
• A background which means that you come to the role with previous accounting, tax compliance or tax advisory experience.
• Ideally, ATT or ACA/ACCA (or equivalent); or be CTA qualified or part qualified, and looking to study towards completion of the CTA qualification.
• The desire to contribute to the success of the R&D Team and Bishop Fleming and build a long-term career with the ambition to progress to Manager and more senior roles in an accountancy practice.

Why Bishop Fleming?

Bishop Fleming is a leading independent provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services in the UK. With a turnover of £43.1m, the firm saw growth of almost 13% over the last 12 months.

From Owner-managed Businesses, SMEs, And Large Businesses; To Entrepreneurs And Private Individuals; Bishop Fleming Offers Full Services Across a Diverse Range Of Sectors, Including:

• Automotive, Charities and Not for Profit, Education, Energy, Renewables and Natural Resources, Financial Services, Food and Drink, Healthcare, Hospitality and Leisure, Housing Associations, Manufacturing, Private Client, Professional Services, Public Sector, Real Estate and Construction, Technology, Media and Telecomms, and Transport and Logistics.

Bishop Fleming is ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the sector.

With 9 offices from the West Midlands to the South West, 40 partners, nearly 500 staff, and a Great Place to Work certification, we are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas off
• Hybrid working
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cashback plan including online GP and counselling
• Perkbox discounts and rewards
• Yulife wellbeing app
• Social events and development opportunities

For more information, contact the Resourcing team at [e-mail]. We welcome flexible working arrangements and are committed to an inclusive environment.

Closing date: 30th May 2025

To apply, visit our website via the “Apply” button below.