R&d Tax Associate Att/cta or Aca/cta

**London Office**

Are you looking for that perfect blend of Technology and Finance? Then starting your career with our Tax programme might be for you

Is a career in Accountancy and Tax for you? Would you like to get a head start with some relevant on the job experience while you study for your recognised qualifications? Then starting your career with our graduate scheme is a good option.

On top of that are you interested in getting a head start with some relevant 'on the job' experience while you study for your recognised qualification? You would like to join a supportive and social community of incredible people who are invested in your success. Our mentors will guide you on a rewarding journey

Remember, accountancy is a broad sector, made up of many service lines. All are dynamic, stimulating and client led. Keep an open mind and ask questions at the assessment centre Our tax people are creative thinkers, who help businesses make the most of their money, throughout their business lifecycle. Tax is an ever-changing landscape, so you’ll be challenged, developed and importantly, supported all the way.

**So, you're graduating or looking for something new, what next? How about**:

- Competitive graduate salary and benefit package.
- Work-life as well as work-study balance.
- Agile working policy with working from home opportunities and flexible hours.
- Full study support package to gain a globally recognised qualification with the Chartered Institute of Taxation.
- Linked learning approach with Kaplan or First Intuition, who are award winning training providers.
- On the job training and practical experience.
- Face to face contact with clients early on.
- A career within a national organisation, with access to a in a global network of 30,000 people across 147 countries.
- Working with a wide range of entrepreneurs, owner managed businesses and subsidiaries of large international groups.
- Increases throughout your training contract and more

**Who are we?**

Discover a world of endless opportunities at MHA, where we'll empower you to explore your passions and grow professionally from day one

At MHA we're a dedicated team of like-minded accountancy professionals, with big ambitions and a prestigious client base.

We are ranked among the UK’s top 15 accountancy firms, combining high levels of technical expertise with the kind of personal service often only found in smaller firms.

In 2020, we won the Best Advisory Services category of the new Business Resilience Awards, organised by Accountancy Age. Previously, we won National Firm of the Year, Tax Team of the Year and Graduate and Non-Graduate programme of the Year at the British Accountancy Awards, we internationally re-branded, and we grew substantially with a few high-profile mergers. It's an exciting time to join the firm

You'll have client contact from the very start, working on that’s why your ability to build great business relationships is just as important as your ability with numbers.

**What will I do?**

As a R&D Tax Associates, you’ll experience the power of collaboration as you work with diverse teams on real projects, building lasting connections with colleagues and start off by learning the fundamentals, including carrying out:

- Participating in the Team’s internal technical training programme with the objective of having a strong understanding of R&D Tax legislation and its interpretation on completion.
- Conducting preliminary research in preparation for client workshops and attending these sessions to support technical interviews and financial data gathering.
- Assessing and interpreting technical information gathered during workshops to draft the technical reports to support the R&D activity.
- Gaining sector knowledge by proactively working with a wide variety of clients - this will allow you to gain an understanding of a wide variety of innovative technologies across the fields of science and technology.
- Studying towards Professional Qualification (ATT Level 5 & CTA level 7 or ACA & CTA both Level 7),

**Progression In Your First Year Will Look Like**:

- Completing the technical training to have the ability to draft informative and accurate technical reports with the support of your team.
- Becoming comfortable preparing client-related research documents and identifying R&D and the technology used in R&D ahead of workshops and discussions.
- Participating in the development of team and firms processes and taking on financial aspects of the role to progress your overall knowledge of the claim process.

**Skills & Qualities You Will Have to Succeed**:

- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and logical, problem-solving mindset
- Strong numerical ability and great attention to detail
- A genuine interest and curiosity in Software, Science, Technology & Innovation.
- The ability to actively listen to others and ensure that they are understood.

As your technical knowledge, commercial acumen and c