Senior Consultant, Research and Development Tax - Costing, Manchester or London 1 in Leeds

Senior Consultant, Research and Development Tax - Costing, Manchester or London 1 in Leeds

Leeds Full-Time No working from home possible
EY UK

Join EY Tax to build a better working world through challenging, multi‑country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.

As a Tax Specialist you will:

  • Work closely with clients’ finance, tax and IT engineers on the preparation of R&D claims, ensuring compliance with tax legislation.
  • Support the EY team’s Innovation initiatives, including cash grants and patent box applications.
  • Assist with existing projects and business development opportunities.

Your key responsibilities

  • Collaboration with teams in the efficient preparation and successful delivery of R&D tax claims in the Financial Services sector.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, delivering high levels of client service and leading interactions with senior stakeholders.
  • Build relationships within the firm and externally, identifying opportunities, managing stakeholder expectations, and liaising with other client‑facing teams.
  • Contribute to winning new work by proactively managing our existing client base and supporting business development activities.

Skills and attributes for success

  • Experienced in wider Corporation Tax or R&D tax practitioner role.
  • Team player with quick integration into new teams.
  • Outgoing with strong relationship and communication skills.
  • Strong technical skills and keen to develop further.
  • Ability to identify risk areas, perform effective reviews and know when to refer upwards.
  • Relationship management skills with the ability to manage client expectations and build effective relationships at all levels.

Ideally, you’ll also

  • Be fully qualified ACA/CA/ACCA/ATT/CTA.
  • Have strong Excel capability, including XLOOKUP, IF functions and pivot tables, and ability to manipulate large and complex datasets.
  • Have strong writing, communication, and project management skills.

What we offer you

We’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and world‑class experiences, in a flexible environment that empowers you and your extraordinary talents.

Apply today.

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Contact Details:

EY UK Recruitment Team