R&D Tax Software Consultant

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the UK innovation landscape is seeking an R&D Tax Consultant specializing in software. The successful candidate will identify eligible R&D activities, manage client relationships, and contribute to tax relief claims. This role offers competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Company annual bonus scheme

33 days holiday, increasing to 36 after 4 years

Health Insurance, including eye & dental care

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Enhanced company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to work scheme

Training and support provided

Staff events

Qualifications

• Degree or background in Software/IT required.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills needed.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Identify qualifying R&D activities and expenditure for claims.
• Lead discussions/workshops with clients on R&D definitions.
• Manage client relationships and compile project reports.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Detail Orientation

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Software/IT

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

R&D Tax Consultant - Software Specialist

We are looking for an ambitious R&D Tax Consultant with software/IT expertise who is looking to make a step up in their R&D tax career. Our client is diverse, covering IP planning audit and advice, Patent estate discovery and landscaping, Patent Box Tax Relief, Video Games Tax Relief, (RDEC) R&D Tax Relief, R&D combined relief schemes, ERIS and Innovation grants. This is a great opportunity to join an international firm who are one of the leaders in the Innovation Incentives space.

The role

• Identifying qualifying R&D activities and expenditure through participation in technical & financial discussions with clients for new and repeat claims
• Leading R&D discussions/workshops on clients, providing a clear explanation of the definition of R&D for tax purposes and discussing in detail, sector specific examples of qualifying activities
• Managing client & stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
• Proactively demonstrating that you can identify risks in claims
• Compiling technical & financial project reports to illustrate eligible activities to support R&D claims with strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy
• Project managing day to day aspects of the claims, setting timescales for delivery, talking confidently with clients to explain various judgements made in claim compilation and their implication
• Formulating an initial response to defending claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries
• Developing your own knowledge and skills in R&D tax relief and other related issues, to keep technical knowledge fully up to date in this evolving landscape

Skills and personal qualities:

• A degree or background within Software/IT
• Comfortable with stakeholder management
• A logical, enquiring and problem-solving mindset
• Strong commercial awareness and great communication skills
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good knowledge of what HMRC is looking for in reports
• The will to make a difference and interest in shaping your career within R&D Tax
• A genuine interest and curiosity in Science, Technology & Innovation
• The capabilities to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges
• An interest in your own personal development
• The flexibility to take on change, shifting tasks and priorities when circumstances dictate
• You will want to make a marked impact on the UK innovation landscape

Some benefits include

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company annual bonus scheme
• 33 days holiday, increasing to 36 days after 4 years’ service
• Health Insurance, including eye & dental care
• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Company Sick Pay
• Pension with opportunity to enter an enhanced company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Support
• Bike to work scheme
• Training and support provided, access to the academy training portal
• Staff events

For more information on this fantastic role, please apply, or contact Ben Worsley via email or Linkedin.