R&D Tax Senior Associate - Hybrid, Growth Path

Gravita; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravita is a growing tech-enabled accounting firm in the UK, seeking a Senior Associate for our R&D Tax team. You’ll lead high-quality R&D relief claims for software and tech clients, engaging with client technical and finance teams and owning claims end-to-end.

The role suits someone with solid R&D claims experience, capable of independent work, and eager to develop a portfolio while supporting managers on reviews and HMRC matters. Hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Significant experience preparing UK R&D tax relief claims.
• Strong technical knowledge of current R&D tax legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Ability to manage claims and client relationships independently.
• Excellent communication, analytical and Excel skills.
• Experience with HMRC enquiries and corporation tax compliance is beneficial.
• ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA or equivalent qualifications.
• STEM background or sector experience in technology, engineering, manufacturing or life sciences is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver R&D tax relief claims from initial assessment through to submission.
• Conduct technical discussions with clients to understand qualifying R&D activities and draft clear project narratives.
• Review and analyse eligible expenditure, ensuring claims are accurate, maximised and compliant with legislation.
• Produce supporting documentation, calculations and compliance requirements for claim submissions.
• Manage client relationships throughout the claim process, including information gathering, timelines and communications.
• Support HMRC enquiries and compliance checks by preparing responses and gathering supporting evidence.
• Review work completed by junior team members, providing feedback and supporting their development.
• Stay up to date with changes to R&D tax legislation, HMRC guidance and industry developments.
• Contribute to process improvements, knowledge sharing and wider business development activities.
• Adhere to firm risk management procedures, professional standards and compliance requirements.

Skills

R&D tax knowledge

Client communication

Analytical ability

Independent work

STEM background

Education

ATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

UK R&D tax experience

STEM or technology sector background

Tools

Excel

Job description

Gravita is a growing tech-enabled accounting firm in the UK, seeking a Senior Associate for our R&D Tax team. You’ll lead high-quality R&D relief claims for software and tech clients, engaging with client technical and finance teams and owning claims end-to-end.

The role suits someone with solid R&D claims experience, capable of independent work, and eager to develop a portfolio while supporting managers on reviews and HMRC matters. Hybrid working available.