Junior R&D Consultant West Sussex | Permanent Hybrid | £25,000 - £34,000 per annum (DOE) Company profile Innov8 R&D, established nearly six years ago, has experienced significant growth, supporting over 600 clients each year with R&D, Land Remediation, and Video Game Tax Credits. Our primary focus remains R&D tax relief, where our team partners with businesses across diverse industries to identify qualifying R&D activities, quantify the related expenses, and secure the corresponding R&D Tax Incentives. Due to our exciting period of growth, we are now looking to expand our team by hiring a new member. Role As a Tax Consultant, you will focus on R&D and Innovation Tax, overseeing clients' Tax Credit claims and identifying R&D tax relief opportunities. You’ll assist in drafting R&D Tax Credit claims for HMRC submission and take full responsibility for managing your client portfolio, building strong relationships with key decision-makers. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys client interaction, problem-solving, and staying at the forefront of tax innovation. Responsibilities Interaction with clients to develop a comprehensive understanding of the projects undertaken and identify how aspects of these projects. meet the eligible criteria through directing technical meetings. Collating a clear technical narrative to support tax relief claims. Preparation of financial calculations to support tax relief claims. Develop financial knowledge and expertise to better support/ advise clients. Provide an exceptional client management service to enhance the broader network of the company. Requirements Qualifications: Minimum 2 years experience in either accountancy/finance roles and/or AAT/ATT bookkeeping qualifications Essential Experience & Skills Strong collaborator with excellent communication skills. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and comfortably able to deal with deadline pressures Capability for high pressure work whilst maintaining attention to detail and ensuring accuracy Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, consistently delivering high productivity and precision. Demonstrates a positive 'cando’ attitude and good critical thinking skills. A trustworthy individual with good listening skills. Good English and Math skills. Good working knowledge of IT. Must be based within an hour of Lancing. Desirable Knowledge & Skills Previous experience working in team-based and consultancy environments. Prior experience working in a finance team. Prior experience of working with Monday.com. Previous experience of working with Research and Development (R&D) tax relief. The ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge. Remuneration £25,000 - £34,000 dependent on experience as well as discretionary bonus (10% of salary), 25 days holiday. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company events On-site parking Referral programme