Research & Development Tax Consultant

Job Description

Part of the global insurance provider and tax consultancy Markel, Markel Tax is the UKs leading provider of Fee Protection Insurance and Tax & Consultancy Services to accountancy firms working with over 2,500 practices across the UK. The specialist divisionof Incentives & Reliefs, based in Sheffield, is one of the UKs largest specialist R&D tax advice providers and has a technically strong team of Chartered Tax Advisers, Chartered Accountants and ex-HMRC Inspectors.The team also provides other tax consultancy services including work on Patent Box, Grant Funding, Creative Industries Tax Relief and Capital Allowances. Following the rebranding of the business as Markel Tax from Abbey Tax and as part of an exciting developmentplan, the team is growing and we are looking for highly motivated individuals with outstanding social skills who are able to convey complicated tax advice to our clients.The RoleResearch & Development Tax ConsultantSheffield£ Very competitive + Bonus & BenefitsAre you looking for a new challenge working within Tax Incentives and ReliefsHelp us build and develop relationships with accountants and clients, working with them to identify and claim relevant tax relief here at Markel Tax.The Research & Development Tax Consultant role will provide two key functions, the first is to manage and develop a portfolio of accountants, working with them to identify and act upon areas of opportunity for Markel Tax. The second partof the role involves working with businesses identified to help them make a claim for the relevant tax relief.Reporting into one of our Tax Managers, youll be managing a wide and varied UK based client and accountancy practice portfolio which will include some UK based travel.If youre looking to develop your career further and may have studied for either a Masters Degree or PhD in Sciences, Engineering or Technology or you may be part qualified in tax or accountancy then this may be the role for you!What youll be doing:

• Actively developing new relationships with UK-wide accountancy firms and maintaining existing relationships.
• Identifying relevant clients from accountants who may benefit from our services.
• Presenting to accountants, clients and other suitable audiences.
• Attending client meetings and documenting the R&D undertaken in the relevant financial period.
• Documenting and analysing client R&D expenditure.
• Preparing corporation tax computations whilst advising clients on the most tax efficient way to utilise the tax reliefs being claimed.
• Providing HMRC with detailed technical and financial reports of client activity and dealing with any follow-up communication as required.
• Supervising and developing junior members of staff.

What were looking for:

• The role involves face-to-face meetings with both accountants and clients so you should have client facing skills and experience and the ability to discuss potentially complex tax matters in a simple way.
• Youll have a willingness to travel across the country for meetings, covering different areas.
• Due to the role involving the preparation of detailed technical reports, outstanding written English skills and strong numerical competence are important. Examples of prior report writing experience is beneficial.
• Either a Masters Degree or PhD in Sciences, Engineering or Technology or you may be part qualified in tax or accountancy.

Whats in it for you

• A very competitive basic salary plus bonus & benefits.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave.
• Company matched pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, a cycle2work scheme, season ticket loan, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), maternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay,paternity pay..and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts and cash back on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
• The possibility of working from both the office and from home (hybrid), flexible working or other options are available.
• Youll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere within Markel.
• Youll be joining a global network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and well provide the support you need to do justthat.

What we hope youll do next:Choose Apply now to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Were an equal opportunity employer, which means well consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protectedcharacteristic.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you.We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion and were committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We want to ensure that you have a positive experience applying for a role at Markel and are able to perform at your best. If there are any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure that the process is accessible for you at every stage please telephone uson +44 (0) or email