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