Vacancy Name
R&D Tax Specialist - Chandler's Ford
Vacancy No
VN2227
Employment Type
Permanent
Duration
N/A
Location City
Chandlers Ford
Location Country
United Kingdom
Company Description
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.
Description
As an R&D Tax Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing and delivering Research & Development (R&D) tax credit claims for a diverse range of clients. You will work closely with business owners, finance teams, and technical experts to identify qualifying R&D activities, manage the claim process, and ensure that claims are compliant with HMRC guidelines. Your role will involve both technical advisory and tax compliance work, with a strong focus on adding value to clients through efficient claim strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Identification of qualifying R&D projects and corresponding expenditure through participation in technical discussions with clients.
- Technical assessment of projects in line with HMRC R&D tax relief guidelines and preparation of supporting technical documentation.
- Authoring compelling technical reports in accordance with the HMRC’s BEIS guidelines to portray the key technical factors of client projects to support the R&D claim.
- Interaction with clients' senior technical staff to develop a comprehensive understanding of the projects undertaken and review in the light of HMRC's R&D Tax Relief Guidelines.
- Staying abreast of industry developments and legislative changes relevant to R&D tax relief and other innovation incentives to further your knowledge and capabilities.
- Maintaining contact with prospects and converting these to clients.
- Providing weekly & monthly updates on claims progress to the Directors.
- Networking with colleagues internally across the group to promote R&D Tax Box.
- Support the Marketing Manager by writing articles and case studies, supporting at various events, providing social media and website updates.
Key Requirements
- Demonstrable technical knowledge of R&D tax relief, with experience in a specialist R&D firm or other accountancy practice.
- Good communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.
- Strong attention to technical detail and first-time accuracy is essential.
- Interaction with other technical professionals, outstanding people skills and the ability to clearly & concisely summarise information.
- An excellent working knowledge of UK Corporate Tax legislation and the interaction with an R&D Tax claim.
Additional Requirements
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Good attention to detail and organisation, and a proactive and enthusiastic attitude are essential.
- Experienced and capable using tax software and Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support decision-making in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Wide range of tax experience.
Model
Hybrid
Salary
Competitive
Benefits
- Company Pension Scheme
- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
- Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
- Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
- Business closure over Christmas*
- Life Assurance x4 annual salary
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
- Corporate Discounts Platform
Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
- Critical Illness Cover
- Cash plan
- Cycle to work
- Eye care
- Dental
- subject to exceptions and business needs
