R&D Tax Consultant

R&D Tax Consultant

Sheffield / Hybrid

£Excellent + Execeptional Benefits

Are you looking for a new career opportunity and have you considered working within R&D Tax Incentives and Reliefs?

Are you a recent graduate within Tax, Accountancy, Computer Science, Software Development or Science?

Help provide support and assistance to our consultants, managers and clients with the preparation of tax relief claims as an Associate R&D Tax Consultant here at Markel.

What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us add play your part in something special !

The opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to join our team here at Markel International. The role will report into our Support Services Manager and will involve working on our main reception desk at our Leeds.

What you'll be doing:

ownership of a wide and varied UK based client and intermediary portfolio
and analysing client R&D expenditure
in the drafting of technical and financial reports of client activity for onward submission to HMRC
HMRC with detailed technical and financial reports of client activity and dealing with any follow up communication as required
role involves face-to-face meetings with both accountants and clients so the applicant should have client facing experience and the ability to discuss potentially complex tax matters in a simple way
and analysing client R&D expenditure
contact with clients throughout and beyond the claim process
internal reporting systems as to the progress of individual claims
in the preparation of draft corporation tax computations
to consultants where further information is required in respect of the reports or computationsOur must haves:

a Degree, Master's or PhD in any of the Science's, Engineering, Computer Science, Software Development or experience working within Tax/Accountancy
client facing skills and experience and the ability to discuss potentially sophisticated tax matters in a simple way
to the role involving the preparation of detailed technical reports, outstanding written English skills and strong numerical competence are essential. Any examples of prior report writing experience is helpful at interview!
have a willingness to travel across the country for meetings, covering different areas when necessary (travel is funded)
a strong desire to build and maintain a portfolio of accountants and clients
ability to work independently and pro-actively to find opportunities
interest in becoming an experienced adviser in a niche area of UK taxation
willingness to work with clients across the UK and the ability to provide outstanding client serviceWho we are:

Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International.

Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What's in it for you:

A great starting salary plus quarterly bonus & strong benefits package…
25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Are you ready to play your part?

Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

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 are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful