Overview

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This role offers an opportunity to join our expanding Corporate Tax team and advise clients on delivery of our R&D Tax Relief proposition. The position provides a clear progression path and the chance to develop knowledge and experience through varied assignments within a full-service accounting, tax and advisory firm. You will be passionate about delivering excellent client service and enjoy working as part of a team that you will help to run and shape.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with clients to identify opportunities for R&D tax relief/credits based on their innovative technology activities.
• Collaborating with tax specialists to gather activity details and qualifying expenditure for robust R&D claim reports for HMRC submissions.
• Serving as an ambassador and key contact for R&D Tax Advisory services, supporting and coaching colleagues to identify R&D tax opportunities for their clients.
• Promoting and role-modelling Bishop Fleming\'s services, integrating R&D advice with the firm\'s broader offerings.
• Leading the training and development of the wider tax team to support R&D Tax service delivery and career growth.
• Participating in delivering other tax advisory and compliance services, offering a chance to broaden tax expertise.
• Enjoying a tailored role with opportunities to shape responsibilities based on experience and career motivations.
• Being part of a forward-thinking accountancy practice with prospects for career development and impactful work.

About You

• A proven track record of delivering a wide range of R&D Tax Relief claims of varying complexity, with experience in a full-service accountancy firm or larger regulated specialist R&D practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to hold strong relationships with senior stakeholders and influence at all levels.
• People management experience, able to coach and develop teams.
• Strong project management and organisational skills to manage numerous assignments.
• ACA or CTA qualified.
• A desire to shape the success and development of the R&D Tax Services proposition, both internally and externally by building presence in the local market.
• Other accounting, tax compliance or tax advisory experience is beneficial.

Why Bishop Fleming?!

Bishop Fleming is an award-winning and certified Great Place to Work® provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, the firm grew almost 15% over the last 12 months. It is ranked among the top firms in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector. From owner-managed businesses to large corporates, we offer full services across a diverse range of sectors. Bishop Fleming is also a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.

With 9 offices, over 47 partners, and over 500 people, we have the capability to meet client needs. We offer a range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off
• Hybrid working
• A contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
• Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
• Yulife employee wellbeing app
• Social events with active social committees
• Numerous opportunities for development

Please contact Grace Harris, Recruitment Advisor, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

We welcome applicants who require flexibility in working arrangements, including working from home or part-time working, to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies, and activities outside of work.

We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment where everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect, and differences are understood and celebrated.

As part of our recruitment process and our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants. These checks include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Closing date: 30th Nov 2025

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries
• Accounting

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