R&D Associate Director

LHH; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Hybrid working

Genuine progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in Milton Keynes is looking for an Associate Director specializing in software R&D. You will lead technical interviews, manage complex claims, and support business development alongside a flexible benefits package and opportunities for progression. If you have expertise in R&D tax and software, this could be your next career step.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical interviews and shape claim methodologies.
• Review technical narratives and handle HMRC enquiry responses.
• Oversee delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
• Spot business development opportunities and support pitches.
• Act as senior point of contact for key clients.

Skills

Strong computer science background

Solid R&D tax technical knowledge

Ability to write clear technical descriptions

Experience managing multiple claims

Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders

Job description

LHH Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

R&D Associate Director

Ex-Tax Advisor | Exclusively Recruiting Tax Roles for Practice & In-House Tax | South East & East Anglia | LHH

A growing Innovation Reliefs team is looking for an Associate Director specialising in software R&D. The team advises a wide range of UK businesses - from early-stage digital firms to large multinationals - on identifying, evidencing and securing R&D tax incentives. The work is weighted toward complex software engineering claims with direct access to CTOs, engineering leads and technical project teams.

You’ll lead technical interviews, shape claim methodologies, review technical narratives, handle HMRC enquiry responses and oversee delivery across multiple concurrent projects. There is also a clear BD element: spotting opportunities, supporting pitches and acting as a senior point of contact for key clients across the software and digital sectors.

You’ll need:

• Strong computer science background or prior software development experience
• Solid R&D tax technical knowledge, including claim preparation and enquiry work
• Ability to write clear technical descriptions of software projects
• Experience managing multiple claims and guiding junior staff
• Confidence engaging directly with senior technical stakeholders

A competitive salary, flexible benefits package, hybrid working and genuine progression opportunities are available.

If you work in R&D tax with deep software expertise and want a step up into an Associate Director role, this is worth a conversation.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting