**Tax Consultant

• R&D & Innovation Tax**

Leyton

Join Leyton as a Tax Consultant and play a key role in helping clients maximise their R&D and Innovation Tax opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware and client-focused professional to manage Tax Credit claims, support clients on the financial elements of their submissions, and work closely with technical specialists to prepare robust R&D Tax Credit claims for HMRC.

If you enjoy building trusted client relationships, working with autonomy, and staying at the forefront of tax and legislative developments, this role offers both challenge and progression in a dynamic environment.

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What You'll Be Doing

As a Tax Consultant, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients and guide them through the R&D Tax Credit process from a financial perspective.

• Manage client Tax Credit claims with accuracy and attention to detail

• Advise clients on the financial aspects of R&D and Innovation Tax claims

• Collaborate with technical consultants to prepare high-quality R&D Tax Credit submissions for HMRC

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders and decision-makers

• Take ownership of your client portfolio and deliver a high standard of service

• Monitor industry trends and legislative updates to ensure advice remains relevant and compliant

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What We're Looking For

We are seeking individuals who are confident, analytical, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. You should be comfortable communicating with a range of stakeholders and able to influence, collaborate, and deliver under pressure.

Key Skills and Experience

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Previous experience in a client-facing role is strongly preferred

• UK Corporation Tax experience is required

• Experience in R&D Tax is beneficial, but not essential

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work effectively under pressure

• Confidence in influencing and collaborating with others

Qualifications

Relevant accounting or tax qualifications are preferred, but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds such as:

• Accounting & Finance BSc

• ACA

• ACCA

• ATT

• CTA

If you do not meet every requirement listed above, we still encourage you to apply. At Leyton, we recognise that diverse perspectives and varied experiences can bring fresh thinking, creativity, and innovation to our teams.

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Salary and Reward

This opportunity offers a competitive package designed to recognise your contribution and support your wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

• Salary: £36,000+

• On-Target Earnings: £54,000*

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Benefits

We understand the importance of maintaining balance beyond the workplace, which is why our benefits package is designed to support your health, wellbeing, and lifestyle.

• Private Healthcare

• Employee Wellbeing Programme supporting physical and mental health

• 5% Company Pension matched contribution

• Flexible working

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Dental Insurance

• Reward Gateway with additional benefits and savings on:

• Gym memberships

• Holidays

• And more

You can also explore Leyton's enhanced and flexible Family Friendly Policies for more information on the full benefits package.

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Why Join Leyton?

Leyton is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe diversity strengthens our teams, drives innovation, and helps us better serve our clients.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are proactive in promoting diversity and equality across the Leyton Group. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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