R&D Tax Specialist

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

35-hour week

25 days leave + holidays

Pension scheme

Job summary

Vincere in West Yorkshire seeks an experienced R&D Tax Specialist to lead complex claim strategies, conduct client interviews, and translate technical initiatives into robust HMRC narratives. You will own the R&D tax function, collaborating with partners and clients with autonomy.

The role offers up to 2 days hybrid working, a 35-hour week, and a salary range of £40,000–£60,000 depending on experience. A supportive office culture is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-year track record in UK accountancy practice specialising in end-to-end R&D tax claim preparation and submission.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D tax claims across diverse sectors and ensure robust HMRC narratives.
• Interview clients to identify qualifying advances and uncertainties for technical reports.
• Manage HMRC correspondence and respond to enquiries and appeals as needed.
• Quantify qualifying expenditure and optimise relief for clients.

Skills

UK accountancy practice

CTA/ATT/ACA/ACCA

Technical report writing

HMRC liaison

Financial quantification

Job description

R&D Tax Specialist

Are you an experienced R&D Tax Specialist with solid UK practice expertise, looking for an autonomous role where you can lead claim strategies, manage complex HMRC technical enquiries, and directly shape client innovation across Yorkshire? Our client is a long-established, highly respected accountancy practice based in West Yorkshire. Renowned for technical rigor and exceptionally high client retention, they are seeking an accomplished R&D Tax Specialist to take ownership of their busy R&D Tax department, providing crucial advisory services to an expanding portfolio of innovative regional businesses.

Location

West Yorkshire

Salary

£40,000 – £60,000 DOE

The Opportunity

In this specialised role, you will take lead operational responsibility for researching, preparing, and submitting complex R&D Tax Relief claims across a broad spectrum of industry sectors. Acting as the primary technical point of contact, you will conduct detailed client interviews, translate complex technical initiatives into robust HMRC narrative reports, and liaise directly with tax authorities throughout the claim lifecycle. Designed for a practice-experienced tax specialist who thrives on technical autonomy and direct client engagement, this position offers high visibility alongside firm partners, scope for up to 2 days hybrid working, and a supportive, collaborative office culture.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Experience & Practice Background: Proven, multi-year track record within UK accountancy practice (essential) specialising in end-to-end Research & Development (R&D) tax claim preparation and submission.

• Technical Qualifications: CTA, ATT, ACA, ACCA, or relevant STEM/degree-level background with demonstrated mastery of HMRC R&D tax guidelines and legislation (merged scheme updates and intensive audit requirements).

• Technical Report Writing & Scoping: Skilled in interviewing business directors, identifying qualifying technological/scientific advances and uncertainties, and writing clear, robust technical narrative reports.

• HMRC Liaison & Enquiries: Deep expertise in managing HMRC correspondence, navigating claim enquiries, defending technical justifications, and handling appeal procedures where required.

• Financial Quantification: Proficient in capturing qualifying expenditure, calculating wage/subcontractor/software costs, and optimising tax relief or payable credits for clients.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Compensation: £40,000 – £60,000 base salary per annum (negotiable and aligned with practice depth, technical expertise, and qualifications).

• Working Schedule & Hybrid Model: Structured 35-hour week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm) with up to 2 days hybrid working per week (subject to agreement).

• Leave & Pension: 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays and an auto-enrolment company pension scheme.

• Autonomy & Impact: Direct client-facing ownership of the R&D function, working closely with partners to drive new business opportunities and departmental growth.