R&D Tax Executive

Bishop Fleming; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented R&D Tax Executive to join their dynamic Corporate Tax team. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse client base, identifying opportunities for R&D tax relief while collaborating with specialists to ensure robust claims. With a clear path for career progression and full study support for professional qualifications, this position is perfect for those passionate about delivering exceptional client service. Join a forward-thinking firm that values innovation and inclusivity, and make a meaningful impact in the world of tax advisory services.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Health Cashback Plan

Perkbox Discounts

Employee Wellbeing App

Social Events

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering R&D Tax Relief claims.
• Strong proficiency in project management and organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify R&D tax relief opportunities for clients.
• Compile reports for HMRC submissions with tax specialists.
• Lead training and development for junior team members.

Skills

R&D Tax Relief Claims

Communication Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Education

ATT

ACA

ACCA

CTA (or part qualified)

Job 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 will enjoy working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serving as a positive role model and point of contact for R&D Tax Advisory services, supporting and upskilling colleagues to identify R&D tax opportunities for their clients.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Other previous accounting, tax compliance or tax advisory experience, beneficial.

Why Bishop Fleming?

Bishop Fleming is 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.

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

With 8 offices spanning from the West Midlands to the South West, the firm has 40 partners and nearly 500 staff, and is a certified Great Place to Work.

Bishop Fleming is a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.

If that’s not enough, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:

• A contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
• Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
• Yulife employee wellbeing app
• Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events

Please contact Seyi Oseni, Resourcing Administrator if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.

We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated.

The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.