Exciting Opportunity for Graduates!
Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging career in tax? Do you want to work with a diverse range of clients and help them navigate the complex world of taxation?
We are recruiting for the position of Graduate R&D Tax Assistant. Based out of our central Sheffield office, the role offers the opportunity to specialise in the most interesting tax reliefs currently available in the UK. The successful applicant will be exposed to all aspects of the tax reliefs we specialise in, as well as having the opportunity to study for professional tax qualifications, for which full support will be provided. Our clients are based nationwide, so the willingness to travel is essential.
Our clients operate in technology-based sectors, therefore a background in software, science, engineering or finance is preferable but not essential. The role requires not only sound financial acumen, but a good understanding of technology. The role involves both numerical and written aspects, therefore a sound grasp of written English is essential, as well as numerical competence.
YesTax is a small but rapidly expanding firm that specialises in specialist tax incentives, such as R&D tax relief, patent box relief, video games tax relief and capital allowances. The company was established as a friendly, family first business with a social mission to support charitable projects that changes lives for vulnerable children. Since early 2019, we have raised over quarter of a million pounds for charities close to our hearts which includes the funding of a safe house for sexually abused children in Nepal as well as various foundations and charities across South Yorkshire. In October 2022, the company transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and is now owned by its employees. The decision to become an EOT was driven by the desire to sustain the company’s unique culture and recognise that the business was built upon the hard work and commitment of its employees, allowing them to directly benefit from a shared ownership structure.
Job Role
Supporting the Directors and R&D Tax Consultants in the preparation and submission of R&D claims, including:
- Attending client meetings and assisting with the identification of qualifying R&D projects and expenditures.
- Conducting research and gathering information on eligible R&D activities, expenses, and tax incentives.
- Reviewing and verifying documentation to support R&D claims, including technical narratives / project documentation, and financial records.
- Assisting in the preparation of technical reports that describe the R&D activities and their eligibility for tax relief.
- Assisting in the preparation of cost schedules that accurately detail the qualifying R&D expenditure within the parameters of tax legislation.
- Liaising directly with clients, accountants and tax authorities during the R&D claim process.
Full in-house training will be provided with a goal to progress your career to R&D Tax Consultant within 12-24 months – you will be expected to keep up-to-date with changes in tax legislation and guidelines related to R&D tax incentives. The role is a permanent, full-time position. We do offer flexible working however, as a trainee, you would be expected to work in our Sheffield office.
Interested candidates should email Rachael Hart at rachael@yes.tax with their CV and an explanation of their suitability for the role.