R&D Tax Associate - IPS Group : Job Details

Exciting opportunity for an R&D Tax Associate to join a modern and growing firm of Accountants on a remote basis.The key responsibilities of the R&D Tax Associate are:•    Project managing the delivery of a caseload of R&D claims.•    Preparing claims for R&D tax relief. This will include but is not limited to: meeting clients to discuss the process, gathering project information, analysing R&D expenditure, preparing reports and Additional Information Forms, completing corporation tax returns with R&D inputs, and handling HMRC correspondence.•    Preparation of EMI notification and ERS returns. •    Preparation of compliance documents for EIS and SEIS. •    Assistance with ad hoc tax queries in relation to income tax, corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, NICs, capital gains tax, and SDLT. •    Tax research and advice preparation. •    Remuneration planning for business owners.To qualify for this R&D Tax Associate position, ideally you will meet the following:•    ATT qualified as a minimum, with an interest in progressing to CTA (or studying towards their CTA qualification), or hold an equivalent professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CA) and be interested in progressing the relevant tax qualifications (ATT or CTA).•    At least 3 years’ professional experience gained in a UK tax practice with a strong focus on R&D tax relief or in a UK R&D specialist firm.•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to be able to establish, maintain and develop effective communications across the company.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 £50,000If you are interested in this R&D Tax Associate position or would like any further information, please contact Leah Mason at IPS Finance. IPS Finance has 40 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.