R&D Tax Manager: Innovation Reliefs Expert

Pro-Tax; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Tax in Southampton is seeking an experienced R&D Tax Manager to join the Innovation Reliefs team. You will lead complex R&D tax relief claims for a diverse client base spanning engineering, life sciences, manufacturing, software and digital technologies.

In this role you’ll deliver technically robust reports, ensure HMRC compliance, and help grow the practice through business development activities and client mentoring.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preparing and submitting successful R&D tax relief claims.
• Strong technical expertise in UK R&D tax legislation.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex R&D tax claim methodologies, ensuring technical robustness and compliance with HMRC guidance.
• Conduct detailed interviews with clients’ technical and finance teams to identify qualifying R&D activity and associated costs.
• Draft high-quality, technically accurate project reports that clearly articulate the R&D undertaken and support the tax relief claim.
• Apply expert knowledge of the SME and RDEC regimes, including group size assessments and interactions with other tax incentives.
• Support senior leadership in identifying and leading business development initiatives, including pitches to both existing and prospective clients.

Skills

R&D tax relief claims

UK R&D tax legislation

Written communication

Project management

Job description

Pro-Tax in Southampton is seeking an experienced R&D Tax Manager to join the Innovation Reliefs team. You will lead complex R&D tax relief claims for a diverse client base spanning engineering, life sciences, manufacturing, software and digital technologies.

In this role you’ll deliver technically robust reports, ensure HMRC compliance, and help grow the practice through business development activities and client mentoring.