Job Description

Established in 2002, TBAT Innovation Limited (TBAT) is a leading consultancy dedicated to stimulating and supporting innovation-led businesses across the UK. Our purpose is to help organisations unlock the funding they need to innovate, grow and compete, with core services focused on securing R&D tax credits, accessing grant funding and navigating complex innovation incentives. Over more than two decades, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, robust advice that enables businesses to reinvest in research and development and accelerate their growth.

From September 2025 TBAT is now part of Dains Accountancy and Advisors (Dains Group), a leading SME advisory business backed by IK Partners, strengthening our ability to deliver even greater value to clients. This partnership enhances our specialist expertise in R&D tax incentives and grant funding while preserving the culture and leadership that defines TBAT.

Today, TBAT is a team of 24 specialists, with a head office in the East Midlands and consultants working nationwide. We operate across a broad range of sectors including energy, transport, software, AI, engineering, and health and life sciences, bringing deep technical and sector knowledge to every client engagement. Our collaborative, client-first approach has underpinned consistent success, growing year on year and forecasted to accelerate even further as we are now powered by the Dains Group.

Joining TBAT means becoming part of a fast-growing, ambitious consultancy where you will play a key role in supporting innovative businesses and shaping the future of the UK's R&D landscape.

Core Responsibilities

Identification of qualifying R&D projects and 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 Writing compelling technical project reports to bring out the key technical factors of client projects to support R&D claims Developing own knowledge and skills in R&D tax relief and other related issues, to keep technical knowledge fully up to date and continue to improve Interaction with clients' technical and engineering staff in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of the projects undertaken and identify how aspects of projects meet the R&D Guidelines

Qualifications, skills and experience

Degree qualified in a technical subject area, or a degree that has some technical element An understanding of R&D, R&D tax relief and a desire to learn more Adept at translating technical conversation into clear, concise and compelling documents You interact readily with technical professionals, have outstanding interpersonal skills and excel in eloquence and concise summary of information Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential Experience in dealing with technological challenges faced by industry professionals, such as engineering design, the development or improvement of manufacturing processes, development of new products and improvement to existing products Project management skills and client relationship-building abilities Comfortable working in a close team

Company Benefits

Flexible working 22 days holiday (Plus bank holidays and 3 days Christmas/ New Year Shut Down) Option to purchase additional holiday Pension Generous company bonus scheme Private medical insurance Enhanced parental leave Regular social events Individual Training & Development plan/budget Plus, many more...

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV along and covering letter describing how you feel that you are the ideal candidate and that you meet all the criteria above to careers@tbat.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Derby DE72 2BT