Director, R&D tax credits - Software Technology

KPMG United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm seeks a Director with a strong IT background for their Incentives, Reliefs & Innovations team. The role involves leading teams to manage R&D tax relief claims, advising clients, and promoting best practices in tax legislation applications. Candidates should possess strong leadership and analytical skills and an IT-related degree.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of R&D tax legislation, especially for IT.
• Significant industry experience and leadership in projects.
• Experience in coaching and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement teams to develop R&D tax relief claims.
• Manage all aspects of the R&D work stream and resolution of client queries.
• Promote internal networking and business development initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused approach

Excellent communication skills

Leadership qualities

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Education

Honours/Postgraduate Degree in IT-related discipline

Tools

Technology tools for improving R&D claims

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Job description

JD - IRI - A grade - IT

Note: This role is available across all our UK offices

At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people—their different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy to our diversity and inclusion targets, we're making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it.

KPMG's national Incentives, Reliefs & Innovations team comprises tax, engineering, science, and technology specialists delivering expert advice across various industry sectors. As one of the largest teams in the industry, our continued investment in innovation advisory means we seek technology specialists to join us in the next exciting phase of our growth.

Our team works with clients ranging from owner-managed businesses to large multinationals. We are looking for a Director with a strong information technology background to assist clients with innovation advisory services, including R&D tax credits, Patent Box, R&D Allowances, Grants, and Innovation Advisory services.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Lead engagement teams to develop claim methodologies and prepare R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC, taking responsibility for your own and your team's work.
2. Manage all aspects of the R&D work stream, including resource conflicts, ensuring proper quantification of claims, and documenting complex projects for HMRC submission.
3. Lead by example in client relationships, technical quality, and service delivery.
4. Advise clients on complex legislation applications, solving problems related to R&D claims.
5. Coach and develop junior staff, sharing technology knowledge.
6. Coordinate with HMRC specialists to facilitate claim agreements, including leading negotiations on technology aspects.
7. Establish best practices for R&D claim preparation based on current policies and legislation.
8. Build and maintain strong client relationships, including new clients.
9. Promote internal networking within the wider tax practice and advocate for our services.
10. Lead business development, including progressing leads to sales, contract negotiations, and presentations.
11. Follow KPMG policies and demonstrate resilience and flexibility under pressure.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Honours/Postgraduate Degree in an IT-related discipline.
2. Detailed knowledge of R&D tax legislation, especially as it applies to IT, with significant industry experience and leadership in workstreams.
3. Ability to understand key technical concepts and work within cross-disciplinary teams.
4. Strong attention to detail and client-focused approach.
5. Excellent communication skills, adaptable to various audiences.
6. Use of technology tools to improve R&D claim quality and efficiency.
7. Leadership qualities, enthusiasm, and positive attitude under pressure.
8. Ability to build cooperative relationships and foster inclusive team environments.
9. Excellent project management skills.
10. Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
11. Strong analytical skills.
12. Reputation building through quality work and expertise.
13. Tax and accounting qualifications (e.g., CTA, ACA, ACCA) are advantageous but not essential.

Country

United Kingdom

KPMG Overview

KPMG offers a range of services globally, including Audit, Tax & Legal, Consulting, Deal Advisory, and Technology. With over 16,000 colleagues in the UK, we serve clients from startups to multinationals across many industries, aiming to be the clear choice for clients, our people, and communities.

Service Line Information

The Claims and Incentives team, part of our Corporate Tax department, helps clients secure tax savings through government-sponsored reliefs and incentives. The team includes specialists from various disciplines, working across the UK to meet client needs and collaborate as one team.