R&D Tax Associate

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Leeds
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£50,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS

R&D Tax Relief Tax Compliance Financial Analysis Tax Reporting Accounting Tax Advisory EIS/SEIS Share Schemes

FULL DESCRIPTION

Exciting new opportunity for an R&D Tax Associate to join a modern, growing firm on a remote basis. As an R&D Tax Associate, you’ll manage R&D Tax Relief claims end-to-end for innovative, high-growth companies, working closely with founders, technical teams and finance stakeholders. Alongside R&D, you’ll gain exposure to broader advisory and compliance work (including EIS/SEIS and share schemes) and contribute to improving processes, workflows and systems across the firm.

As an R&D Tax Associate, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing a portfolio of R&D tax relief claims end-to-end, planning and prioritising work, coordinating inputs, and keeping clients informed so work progresses smoothly.
  • Producing clear, well-structured technical narratives and robust cost analysis that meet the firm’s quality standards and HMRC expectations.
  • Preparing and submitting compliant R&D claims, including drafting R&D reports, completing R&D Additional Information Forms, preparing corporation tax computations and returns with the relevant R&D inputs, and handling HMRC correspondence.
  • Advising on share incentives and employee equity matters, including company valuation reports, EMI notifications, and ERS returns.
  • Supporting fast-growth funding and investment schemes, including EIS/SEIS compliance and associated reporting.
  • Acting as a go-to for wider tax advice that come up for founders and growing businesses.

To qualify for this R&D Tax Associate role, ideally you will meet the following:

  • Studying towards ATT or CTA with strong exam results and a plan to progress to CTA or, ACCA (or equivalent) qualified and willing to pursue relevant tax qualifications.
  • 3+ years’ experience, with a strong focus on R&D tax relief, gained in a UK accountancy firm or within an R&D specialist firm.
  • Strong understanding of the end-to-end R&D tax relief process, including identifying qualifying activities, analysing costs and preparing compliant claims.
  • Able to work independently, use initiative, and manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced professional environment.
  • Extensive structured homeworking experience with as a minimum, contractually agreed hybrid homeworking at least two days each week.

What’s on offer?

  • Fully remote role
  • 6-monthly meetups in London, fully funded by the firm.
  • Flexible working hours
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Extra day off for your birthday
  • Fully funded study support
  • Salary from £35,000 to £50,000

If you are interested in this R&D Tax Associate position or would like any further information, please contact Leah Mason at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk].

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