R&D Tax | Software Manager

PwC UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de premier plan recherche un Manager dans équipe Innovation & Capital Incentives. Vous guiderez des consultants logiciels juniors, tout en engageant des clients autour des incitations fiscales à l'R&D. Vous fournirez des communications techniques pour garantir la conformité et optimiserez des processus multi-équipes.

Benefits

Flexibilité de travail

Couverture médicale privée

Accès à un médecin virtuel 24/7

Six jours de bénévolat par an

Qualifications

• Expérience dans l'explication des méthodologies de développement logiciel.
• Capacité à traduire des concepts techniques pour régulateurs de R&D.
• Expérience en écriture ou révision de code.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et encadrer les consultants logiciels juniors.
• Gérer l'engagement client et établir des relations de confiance.
• Coordonner des livraisons à travers les territoires.

Skills

Agile

DevOps

Python

Java

JavaScript

C#

C++

Go

microservices

RESTful APIs

AWS

Azure

GCP

Git

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

testing frameworks

Job description

About the role

We're hiring a Manager for our Innovation & Capital Incentives team to support UK and US clients with R&D tax incentives. You will lead junior software consultants, guiding clients in innovation fields like AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing. You'll set technical quality standards, conduct key meetings, and simplify complex technical concepts for HMRC and IRS R&D tax compliance. Your role includes coordinating cross-territory deliveries and linking client engineering teams with PwC's tax specialists.

What your days will look like

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor junior software consultants by fostering a collaborative culture focused on coaching, support, and continuous learning, encouraging junior staff to take project ownership and broaden their technical skills.
• Client Engagement and Relationship Management: Drive client engagement in the UK and US by leading technical discussions, building trusted relationships with stakeholders, and supporting business development efforts to grow the R&D pipeline through collaboration and thought leadership.
• Technical Communication and Documentation: Transform complex software and technology concepts into clear narratives for R&D tax claims, ensuring accurate technical documentation and overseeing the preparation and review of reports in line with HMRC and IRS guidance.
• Cross-Functional Coordination and Process Optimization: Collaborate with financial and tax teams to align project insights with cost analysis, identify opportunities for technology and process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency, and ensure comprehensive, high-quality client submissions.

This role is for you if

• Proficient in explaining software development methodologies like Agile and DevOps and identifying R&D in real-world projects.
• Experienced in writing or reviewing code in languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, C++, or Go.
• Familiar with modern software architecture patterns, including microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Understands cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP for application development and deployment.
• Experienced with software development tools such as Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks.
• Skilled at translating technical activities for non-technical stakeholders and comfortable discussing projects with engineers or product teams.

What you'll receive from us

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No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.