R&D Tax Associate

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 IPS Finance.
IPS Finance has 45 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.