Senior R&D Tax & Innovation Lead

BDO UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO in the UK is looking for an experienced R&D practitioner to join our Innovation & Technology Group within Corporate Tax. You will work on R&D relief claims, RDAs, patents and international relief, serving a diverse client base across engineering, manufacturing and technology sectors.

You’ll collaborate with senior managers, directors and partners, identify opportunities to add value, and travel to client sites as needed. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a variety of clients as an R&D practitioner.
• Experience solving technological challenges in engineering design or manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of costing and tax aspects of R&D claims.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to different industry sectors and collaborate with finance teams.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Proactive in pursuing new work opportunities and client relationships.
• Willingness to travel to client premises and other offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in R&D tax relief claims and related services.
• Collaborate with the Innovation & Technology Group and Corporate Tax team.
• Prepare tax computations and advise on compliance and planning.
• Engage with HMRC, clients and third parties as required.

Skills

R&D experience

Tech industry exposure

Tax accounting

Communication skills

Industry adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Travel flexibility

Job description

BDO in the UK is looking for an experienced R&D practitioner to join our Innovation & Technology Group within Corporate Tax. You will work on R&D relief claims, RDAs, patents and international relief, serving a diverse client base across engineering, manufacturing and technology sectors.

You’ll collaborate with senior managers, directors and partners, identify opportunities to add value, and travel to client sites as needed. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.