Innovation Reliefs Associate Director - Software Specialist

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Innovation Reliefs Associate Director - Software Specialist, Birmingham

Client: RSM

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6d011d47b997

Job Views: 12

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing tax team at an exciting stage of its growth journey. Due to significant client wins, we are looking to add an Innovations Relief Tax Associate Director who seeks an environment to accelerate their knowledge, skills, and development within a creative, entrepreneurial, and supportive team, working with fantastic clients.

Join an active, growing, specialist Innovation Reliefs tax team at RSM within the Central Region. The role involves working directly with IT specialists across various businesses at the forefront of technology, within a global professional services firm.

We are seeking a computer science specialist to help our clients claim R&D incentives. The team is experienced in these tax reliefs but would benefit from more specialist input in software/IT claims. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of computer science and software development, strong communication skills for client interaction, and clear writing skills for project descriptions.

Responsibilities:

1. Managing R&D engagements including financial management, staffing, risk procedures, deliverables, and client relationships.
2. Meeting with clients and potential clients to explain our services.
3. Determining scope of work and budget, proposing fee quotes.
4. Developing claim methodologies and managing R&D tax relief claims for HMRC.
5. Leading interviews with clients’ technical and finance teams to identify qualifying activities and expenditures.
6. Writing and editing technical descriptions of projects for HMRC reports.
7. Preparing supporting documentation based on UK BIS guidelines and CIRD manual.
8. Building internal and external networks for business development.
9. Identifying and progressing new business opportunities.
10. Liaising with HMRC regarding R&D claims.
11. Acting as a point of contact for R&D projects.
12. Reviewing work by junior staff for accuracy and providing feedback.
13. Ensuring tax quality standards are maintained.
14. Updating the team on project progress and issues.
15. Communicating effectively with firm leadership.
16. Adapting approaches to meet client needs while maintaining professionalism.
17. Staying informed about the firm’s services and publications to add value and identify opportunities.

About the ideal candidate

The candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of computer science and software development, with experience in R&D.

• Computer Science degree or postgraduate qualification.
• Experience in the software/IT industry.
• Good knowledge of UK’s R&D tax incentives.
• Experience in preparing and submitting R&D tax relief claims.
• Clear and concise writing skills.
• Experience responding to HMRC enquiries.

This job description reflects current role requirements and may be amended as duties evolve.

About the Service Line Head

James Morris, Head of Corporate Tax, shares his positive experience, emphasizing teamwork, challenging work, and career development opportunities at RSM.