Senior Software Consultant - R&D Tax

R&D Tax Consultant - Software Specialist

We are looking for an ambitious R&D Tax Consultant with software/IT expertise who is looking to make a step up in their R&D tax career. Our client is diverse, covering IP planning audit and advice, Patent estate discovery and landscaping, Patent Box Tax Relief, Video Games Tax Relief, (RDEC) R&D Tax Relief, R&D combined relief schemes, ERIS and Innovation grants. This is a great opportunity to join an international firm who are one of the leaders in the Innovation Incentives space.

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:

• A degree or background within Software/IT
• Strong project management skills
• 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
• You will want to make a marked impact on the UK innovation landscape

Some benefits include

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• 33 days holiday, increasing to 36 days after 4 years’ service
• Health Insurance, including eye & dental care
• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Company Sick Pay
• Pension with opportunity to enter an enhanced company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Support
• Bike to work scheme
• Training and support provided, access to the academy training portal
• Staff events

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