R&D Tax Software Consultant

R&D Tax Consultant – Software Specialist

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

Role overview: Lead R&D discussions and workshops with clients, explain the definition of R&D for tax purposes, and discuss sector-specific examples of qualifying activities. Manage client and stakeholder relationships, identify risks in claims, and compile technical and financial project reports to support R&D claims with accuracy. Project manage day-to-day activities of the claims process, set delivery timescales, and explain judgements and implications to clients. Formulate initial responses to HMRC R&D enquiries and continuously develop knowledge in R&D tax relief and related issues.

Responsibilities

• Identifying qualifying R&D activities and expenditure through participation in technical and 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 and stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
• Proactively demonstrating that you can identify risks in claims
• Compiling technical and 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 implications
• Formulating an initial response to defending claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries
• Developing knowledge and skills in R&D tax relief and related issues to keep technical knowledge up to date

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
• Interest in shaping a career within R&D Tax and a genuine interest in Science, Technology & Innovation
• Ability to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges
• Interest in personal development
• Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and priorities in a fast-paced consultancy
• Desire to make a marked impact on the UK innovation landscape

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

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Writing/Editing, and Science

Industries

• Accounting

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