Senior R&D Tax Consultant

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in R&D consultancy seeks a Senior R&D Tax Consultant in London, offering an ambitious candidate a chance to thrive in a supportive environment. This role entails identifying and managing R&D claims, requiring a blend of technical and project management skills. The company prides itself on its workplace culture and commitment to innovation, looking for someone eager to shape their career in R&D Tax.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in the R&D Tax industry.
• Strong financial and technical background preferred.
• Experience in stakeholder management and project management.

Responsibilities

• Identifying qualifying R&D activities and expenditure.
• Leading R&D discussions/workshops with clients.
• Project managing day-to-day aspects of R&D claims.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Mindset

Commercial Awareness

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior R&D Tax Consultant

We are looking for an ambitious R&D Tax Consultant to join our industry leading client. This is truly fantastic opportunity to join a firm offering an outstanding workplace culture and some of the most attractive benefits on the market!

Up to £65k + bonus

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:

• Minimum 2-3 years work experience in the R&D Tax industry
• Either a financial and technical background
• Strong project management skills and experience
• 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 (hint: this happens a lot in a fast-paced consultancy)
• You will want to make a marked impact on the UK innovation landscape

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