Title:
R&D Client & Tax Consultant
Location:
Office based - Chelmsford
Salary:
£30k - £45k
Hours:
37.5
What?
We're looking for an
R&D Client & Tax Consultant
to lead on
tax and finance
for R&D claims, ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant, and maximised.
You'll also:
* Manage
client relationships
, guiding them through the R&D process.
* Contribute to
technical report writing
, ensuring claims are clear, robust, and HMRC-ready.
This is a finance and tax focused role with variety and impact, working across diverse industries like technology, engineering, construction, and manufacturing.
Why?
At RDA we help develop a better economy by enhancing our clients' innovation using our unique advisory approach. The RDA approach was born out of our founder's dyslexia, inspiring us to think and act differently.
We're a thought-leader in our market and we build trusted relationships. We strive to improve the working lives of all those we encounter on our journey: our people, our clients, and the customers of RDA clients whose lives are enriched through even greater innovation.
How? (RDA Values)
Knowledge:
Apply deep R&D tax expertise to every client, ensuring HMRC compliance and maximised claims.
Excellence:
Deliver professional, high-quality work in finance, tax, and reporting.
Accountability:
Take ownership, meet deadlines, and ensure accuracy.
Teamwork:
Collaborate across teams to deliver a seamless client experience.
About the Role
* Lead
R&D tax claims
, applying legislation and DSIT Guidelines.
* Analyse financial data, identify eligible R&D expenditure, and draft HMRC submissions.
* Advise and liaise with clients on tax matters, deadlines, and objectives.
* Draft and review
technical and financial reports
for audit-ready claims.
* Attend client meetings to scope projects and collect data.
* Provide support during HMRC enquiries and keep clients updated on changes to R&D tax rules.
About You
* Analytical, detail-focused, and commercially minded.
* Experienced in
R&D tax, finance, or advisory
roles.
* Strong knowledge of
UK GAAP, accounting principles, and tax regulations
.
* Excellent interpersonal and client management skills.
* Capable of producing high-quality technical and financial reports.
* Flexible, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Qualifications
* Strong GCSEs (Maths & English).
* ATT / CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent (or qualified by experience).
* Degree in
Tax, Accounting, Finance, STEM, or Business
(desirable).
You Will…
* Deliver
accurate, compliant, and maximised R&D tax claims
.
* Build and maintain trusted
client relationships
.
* Draft and review clear, robust
technical and financial reports
.
* Contribute to RDA's growth and reputation as a leading R&D advisory firm.