Job Description

Title:

R&D Client & Tax Consultant

Location:

Office based - Chelmsford

Salary:

30k - 45k

Hours:

37.5

What?

We're looking for an

R&D Client & Tax Consultant

to lead on

tax and finance

for R&D claims, ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant, and maximised.

You'll also:

Manage

client relationships

, guiding them through the R&D process. Contribute to

technical report writing

, ensuring claims are clear, robust, and HMRC-ready.
This is a finance and tax focused role with variety and impact, working across diverse industries like technology, engineering, construction, and manufacturing.

Why?

At RDA we help develop a better economy by enhancing our clients' innovation using our unique advisory approach. The RDA approach was born out of our founder's dyslexia, inspiring us to think and act differently.

We're a thought-leader in our market and we build trusted relationships. We strive to improve the working lives of all those we encounter on our journey: our people, our clients, and the customers of RDA clients whose lives are enriched through even greater innovation.

How? (RDA Values)

Knowledge:

Apply deep R&D tax expertise to every client, ensuring HMRC compliance and maximised claims.

Excellence:

Deliver professional, high-quality work in finance, tax, and reporting.

Accountability:

Take ownership, meet deadlines, and ensure accuracy.

Teamwork:

Collaborate across teams to deliver a seamless client experience.

About the Role

Lead

R&D tax claims

, applying legislation and DSIT Guidelines. Analyse financial data, identify eligible R&D expenditure, and draft HMRC submissions. Advise and liaise with clients on tax matters, deadlines, and objectives. Draft and review

technical and financial reports

for audit-ready claims. Attend client meetings to scope projects and collect data. Provide support during HMRC enquiries and keep clients updated on changes to R&D tax rules.
About You

Analytical, detail-focused, and commercially minded. Experienced in

R&D tax, finance, or advisory

roles. Strong knowledge of

UK GAAP, accounting principles, and tax regulations

. Excellent interpersonal and client management skills. Capable of producing high-quality technical and financial reports. Flexible, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Qualifications

Strong GCSEs (Maths & English). ATT / CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent (or qualified by experience). Degree in

Tax, Accounting, Finance, STEM, or Business

(desirable).
You Will...

Deliver

accurate, compliant, and maximised R&D tax claims

. Build and maintain trusted

client relationships

. Draft and review clear, robust

technical and financial reports

.
Contribute to RDA's growth and reputation as a leading R&D advisory firm.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person