Tax Consultant - Remote

The client is a leading tax, accountancy and business advisory firm founded on personal integrity and technical expertise. Their partner-led approach ensures that their clients receive an excellent service from a team of high-quality people who combine technical expertise with personal integrity.

The Client is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce across all levels by building a culture that’s genuinely inclusive, where everyone can fulfil their potential and be themselves. They seek to attract smart, talented people from the widest talent pool as well as those that reflect the diversity of the communities we live and work in.

They offer a nurturing and collaborative working culture that is caring and protective of their people, within an environment where they can learn and flourish. In addition to a competitive remuneration package, they offer a range of flexible benefits and flexible hours of work. They have a number of colleague-led collaborative working groups which help shape their strategy.

As an Associate in the team, you will be expected to get involved in a wide variety of projects. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your own development, actively seeking new projects and ensuring you are familiar with the latest HMRC guidance and legislation. You will work directly with Managers & Senior Managers in the team to support them in managing client relationships and project delivery.

• Preparation of formal reports to support the numerical claims for filing with HMRC.
• Preparation of project technical summaries to illustrate the innovation undertaken by our clients.
• Actively considering how we can add value to our clients from within the wider tax team and around the Firm from other lines of service.

A sound understanding of the R&D regimes and experience in the preparation of both SME and RDEC claims (specifically, reviewing claim workings, contributing to client technical calls, and preparing supporting documentation) is essential. Excel/analytical skills are necessary to understand the numerical aspects of claims and compile these.

They have a framework to find ways of working that provide a great experience while continuing to deliver the highest quality service to clients when and where they need us:

• Hybrid working – teams working together in multiple locations (i.e. an office, a client site, their home or somewhere else).
• Synchronous/Asynchronous working – using the office or technology to work together at the same time or using technology and different ways of working to work at different times to colleagues.
• Flexible working – a temporary or permanent change to someone’s terms and conditions which fixes a working pattern different to the standard contract.

Benefits include:

• Pension - Looking after your future self when it’s time to step back and relax.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - Time to focus on what’s important to you.
• Permanent Health Insurance - Financial protection in the event of illness or injury.
• Life Assurance – 4 x times salary, our family is important to us, and so is yours.
• Employee Referral Bonus – We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our family.
• Employee Benefits Portal – Cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases.
• Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities – Continuous development and support for your professional qualifications and personal goals.
• Opportunity to attend social events – Time to stop, pause and have fun.
• Career Coaching – Better never stops.