**Senior Tax Consultant

• R&D & Innovation Tax**

Leyton

Join Leyton as a Senior Tax Consultant and play a key role in delivering high-quality R&D and Innovation Tax services to a diverse client portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware and client-focused tax professional who enjoys building strong relationships, working collaboratively, and staying at the forefront of tax legislation and industry developments.

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About the Role

As a Senior Tax Consultant, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients, supporting them with their R&D Tax Credit claims and providing expert guidance on the financial elements of the claims process. Working closely with Leyton’s technical consultants, you will help prepare robust submissions for HMRC while ensuring an excellent client experience throughout.

This role offers a strong level of autonomy, making it ideal for someone who is confident managing relationships with senior stakeholders and thrives in a fast-paced, consultative environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop your own portfolio of clients within the R&D and Innovation Tax space.
• Prepare and support the financial aspects of R&D Tax Credit claims.
• Collaborate closely with technical consultants to produce high-quality claim submissions for HMRC.
• Build trusted relationships with client decision-makers and key stakeholders.
• Provide consultative support to clients on Corporation Tax matters, particularly in relation to R&D Tax.
• Monitor and interpret relevant legislative updates and industry developments to ensure advice remains accurate and current.

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What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a motivated and analytical professional who combines technical knowledge with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Essential Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a client-facing role, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Experience working with UK Corporation Tax.
• Ideally, exposure to R&D Tax or Innovation Tax incentives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant accounting or tax qualifications are welcomed, though not essential, such as:
• Accounting & Finance BSc
• ACA
• ACCA
• ATT
• CTA

Personal Attributes

• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Confident and professional communication skills.
• The ability to influence, collaborate, and build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders.

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Salary & Reward Package

Leyton offers a competitive package designed to support both your professional ambitions and your wellbeing outside of work.

• Salary: £45,000+
• On-Target Earnings (OTE): £64,000*

Benefits Include

• Private Healthcare
• Employee Wellbeing Programme supporting physical and mental health
• 5% matched company pension contribution
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dental insurance
• Reward Gateway with access to discounts and savings on gym memberships, holidays, and more
• Enhanced and flexible family-friendly policies

Leyton recognises the importance of life beyond work, and its benefits package is designed to reflect that commitment.

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A Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences. If you do not meet every requirement listed, you are still encouraged to apply. We value diversity of thought and believe different perspectives bring fresh ideas, innovation, and strength to our teams.

The Leyton Group is committed to being an inclusive employer and actively works to improve diversity and equality across the business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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