Associate Research & Development Tax Consultant

Associate R&D Consultant

About us

Our Client is a global insurance provider and tax consultancy. Following the rebranding of the team they are expanding and looking for highly motivated individuals with outstanding interpersonal skills who are able to convey complicated tax advice to their clients.

About the role

The aim of the Associate R&D Consultant role is to provide support and assistance to a team of consultants and managers. The role involves meeting the client or intermediary (along with another member of the team) and obtaining relevant information in order to help with the preparation of the tax relief claim.

Duties and accountabilities

Reporting to a Senior Tax Manager the role will involve assisting all members of the team to enable a successful claim to be made, this work will include:

Attending face-to-face meetings or telephone conference calls with intermediaries and/or clients in order to obtain relevant information.

Documenting and analysing client R&D expenditure.

Maintaining contact with clients throughout and beyond the claim process.

Updating internal reporting systems as to the progress of individual claims.

Assisting in the drafting of technical and financial reports of client activity for onward submission to HMRC.

Assisting in the preparation of draft corporation tax computations.

Highlighting to consultants where further information is required in respect of the reports or computations.

Technical skills / Knowledge / Experience

The role involves attending face-to-face meetings with both accountants and clients so the ideal applicant should have client facing experience and have the ability to discuss potentially complex tax matters in a simple way.

The successful candidate will have a willingness to work across the country covering different areas - it is not expected that the role will involve just one particular region or area (eg 'the north' or Wales).

Due to the role involving the preparation of detailed technical reports, outstanding written English skills and strong numerical competence are essential.

It is expected that the successful candidate will complete a relevant tax or accountancy qualification with relevant study leave and financial support being offered.

If you feel that you have the right experience and background, please do apply.

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role.

Please note that our client is an equal opportunities Employer and adheres to all relevant legislation and offer services regardless of age, race, sex, disability or religious belief.