Senior R&D Tax Advisor - Tech-Enabled Growth

Gravita; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Development support

Job summary

Gravita, a UK-based tech-enabled accounting firm, is seeking a Senior Associate to join its R&D Tax team. You will prepare high-quality R&D relief claims for a varied portfolio, working closely with clients' technical and finance teams and guiding claims from information requests through submission.

The role suits someone who already knows R&D claims well and wants to build towards managing a portfolio of their own.

Qualifications

• Significant experience preparing UK R&D tax relief claims.
• Strong technical knowledge of current R&D tax legislation and HMRC requirements.
• An ability to manage claims and client relationships independently.
• Excellent communication, analytical and Excel skills.
• Experience with HMRC enquiries and corporation tax compliance is beneficial.
• Relevant professional qualifications (ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA) or equivalent practical experience.
• 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.

Job description

Gravita, a UK-based tech-enabled accounting firm, is seeking a Senior Associate to join its R&D Tax team. You will prepare high-quality R&D relief claims for a varied portfolio, working closely with clients' technical and finance teams and guiding claims from information requests through submission.

The role suits someone who already knows R&D claims well and wants to build towards managing a portfolio of their own.