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