Social network you want to login/join with: Innovation Reliefs Associate Director - Software Specialist, Nottingham Client: RSM Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: a3e08688bc84 Job Views: 4 Posted: 02.06.2025 Expiry Date: 17.07.2025 Job Description: About the role This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing tax team at an exciting point in its growth journey. Due to significant client wins, we are looking to add an Innovations Relief Tax Associate Director who seeks an environment to accelerate their knowledge, skills, and development within a creative, entrepreneurial, and supportive team, working with excellent clients. The role involves working in a specialist Innovation Reliefs tax team at RSM within the Central Region. You will work directly with IT specialists across various businesses at the forefront of technology, while also experiencing a role in a global professional services firm. We seek a computer science specialist to help our clients claim R&D incentives. The team is experienced in these tax reliefs but would benefit from more specialized input in software/IT claims. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of computer science and software development, excellent communication skills for client interactions, and clear writing skills for documenting projects. Responsibilities: Managing R&D engagements, including financial management, staffing, risk procedures, deliverables, and client relationships. Meeting with clients and potential clients to explain our services. Determining scope of work and budget, proposing fee quotes. Developing claim methodologies and managing R&D tax relief claims for HMRC submission. Leading interviews with clients’ technical and finance teams to identify qualifying activities and expenditure. Writing technical descriptions of projects for HMRC reports, editing client drafts, and suggesting improvements. Preparing documentation to support R&D claims based on UK guidelines. Building internal and external networks to support business development. Leading business development opportunities and pitching for new work. Liaising with HMRC on R&D claims and responding to inquiries. Reviewing work by junior staff for accuracy and providing feedback. Ensuring quality standards are maintained. Updating the team on project progress and issues. Communicating effectively with firm leadership and clients. Understanding client needs and maintaining professional relationships. Staying informed about the firm’s services and identifying additional opportunities. About the ideal candidate The candidate should have in-depth knowledge of computer science and software development, with experience in R&D. Computer Science or similar degree/postgraduate qualification. Experience in the software/IT industry. Knowledge of UK R&D tax incentives. Experience in preparing and submitting R&D tax relief claims. Clear and concise writing skills. Experience responding to HMRC inquiries. This description reflects current role requirements and may be revised as duties evolve. About the Service Line Head James Morris, Head of Corporate Tax, shares his positive experience at RSM, emphasizing teamwork, development opportunities, and the challenging, interesting work environment. He highlights the supportive culture and growth prospects at RSM. #J-18808-Ljbffr
