R&D Tax Software Consultant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Innovation Incentives space is seeking an R&D Tax Consultant with Software/IT expertise. The successful candidate will engage in managing client relationships, identifying R&D activities, and compiling detailed reports. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for personal development in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Company annual bonus scheme

33 days holiday, increasing to 36 days after 4 years

Health Insurance, including eye & dental care

Life Assurance, Income Protection and Company Sick Pay

Pension with enhanced company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Support

Bike to work scheme

Training and support with access to training portal

Staff events

Qualifications

• Degree or background in Software/IT is essential.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and commercial awareness.
• Good knowledge of HMRC requirements for reports.

Responsibilities

• Identifying qualifying R&D activities and managing client relationships.
• Compiling technical reports to support R&D claims.
• Project managing the claims process and timelines.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Software/IT

Job description

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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.