R&D Tax Senior Associate – Hybrid, Growth & Tech-Enabled

Gravita Business Services Ltd.; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gravita is seeking a Senior Associate for its R&D Tax team to deliver high-quality relief claims for a varied client portfolio, mainly software and tech. You’ll own claims from initial information requests through submission, work directly with clients’ technical and finance teams, and support managers on reviews and HMRC enquiries.

You’ll build your portfolio over time, stay up to date with legislation and compliance, and contribute to knowledge sharing and firm development as Gravita grows.

Qualifications

• Significant experience preparing UK R&D tax relief claims.
• Strong 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.
• STEM background or sector experience in technology, engineering, manufacturing or life sciences is desirable.
• Professional qualifications (ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA) or equivalent practical experience.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

R&D tax claims

Client management

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Formation

Professional qualifications (ATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA)

Description du poste

Gravita is seeking a Senior Associate for its R&D Tax team to deliver high-quality relief claims for a varied client portfolio, mainly software and tech. You’ll own claims from initial information requests through submission, work directly with clients’ technical and finance teams, and support managers on reviews and HMRC enquiries.

You’ll build your portfolio over time, stay up to date with legislation and compliance, and contribute to knowledge sharing and firm development as Gravita grows.