R&D Tax Consultant
Ready to Apply Your Technical Expertise in a Firm That Values You?
Join a multi-award-winning firm, ranked 12th biggest by UK fee income in the Accountancy Age Top 50+50, and be part of their ambitious growth journey!
Job Title: R&D Tax Consultant
Location: Birmingham Office, B3
Salary: Up to £50,000!
The Role: Where Technical Insight Meets Business Impact:
As an R&D Tax Consultant, you will be at the forefront of helping innovative businesses unlock valuable tax relief through the UK's R&D Tax Credit scheme. This is a role where your technical background truly matters - you'll apply your specialized knowledge to identify and articulate the innovative work our clients are doing across various sectors.
You'll build relationships with forward-thinking businesses, meeting face-to-face with senior decision-makers to identify eligible R&D activity. Every day brings new technical challenges and innovations to explore, making this an intellectually stimulating position perfect for those who thrive on variety and continuous learning.
Day-to-Day Impact:
- Meeting with innovative clients across diverse sectors to uncover their R&D activities
- Building relationships with senior stakeholders including business owners, MDs, and Technical Directors
- Applying your technical expertise to identify qualifying R&D projects
- Collaborating with our specialist Technical Writing Team to craft compelling HMRC submissions
- Managing the full R&D claim journey, becoming a trusted advisor to your clients
- Working alongside our Accounts Team to translate complex technical concepts into financially quantifiable claims
- Staying at the cutting edge of R&D tax legislation and HMRC guidance
The Ideal R&D Specialist:
- Previous experience with R&D Tax Credits or a strong technical background ready to be applied in this field
- A degree or background in science, engineering, or technology fields
- Experience crafting technical narratives that explain complex innovations clearly
- The confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and build lasting relationships
- A naturally curious mind that enjoys understanding how things work
- Strong project management abilities with exceptional attention to detail
- A full UK driving license for client visits
Inclusive Culture - Where You Belong:
- A collaborative, non-hierarchical atmosphere where your ideas are valued regardless of your tenure
- Genuine work-life balance through our flexible working policies
- A supportive team environment where questions are welcomed and development is encouraged
- Celebration of diverse perspectives that enhance our approach to client work
Your Growth Journey With Us:
- Mentorship from experienced Partners who remain actively invested in your growth
- Clear progression pathways with transparent advancement opportunities
- Regular technical training to keep your R&D knowledge cutting-edge
- Cross-disciplinary exposure working alongside the wider tax and accounts teams
- Opportunities to develop client relationship skills through direct client contact
- They believe in promoting from within - they will support your ambitions, whether that's deepening your technical expertise, developing management skills, or building your own client portfolio.
Benefits:
- Generous time away: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and sabbatical opportunities for long-serving team members
- Recognition through Kudos Reward Scheme for those who embody our values
- Comprehensive wellbeing support including cashback on healthcare services through Healthshield
- Life assurance for peace of mind
- Financial rewards through referral schemes for new talent or clients
- Retail discounts through the Rewards Scheme
