Description
We are looking for a technically minded and commercially aware R&D Manager to lead the delivery of R&D tax claims for a portfolio of IT and software-led businesses.
This role would suit someone from a software engineering, IT, systems, or technical consulting background who enjoys working closely with innovative clients and is looking for a new challenge in a professional services environment.
You will oversee the end-to-end delivery of R&D tax relief claims, manage workflows, and ensure compliance with HMRC’s R&D criteria while maintaining high-quality reporting standards. You will also play a key role in client engagement, delivering educational seminars, improving record-keeping processes, and handling HMRC enquiries
Prior experience in R&D tax relief is not essential, and full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage your own portfolio of IT and software clients, overseeing engagements from initial scoping through to submission
* Lead the end-to-end R&D delivery of R&D tax relief claims for software and IT clients, ensuring accurate information gathering, technical understanding, and timely delivery
* Organise and manage workflows to ensure deadlines and quality standards are consistently met
* Conduct in-depth technical discussions with clients to understand software development challenges, innovations, and uncertainties
* Work with clients to improve their technical documentation, record keeping, and internal processes
* Deliver educational sessions and workshops to clients, either in person or via Teams
* Review R&D reports to ensure they are technically robust, clearly written, and compliant before final sign-off
* Act as a key point of contact for HMRC enquiries, working alongside senior colleagues where required, and feeding into ongoing enquiries within the team.
* Support the training and development of junior team members
* Contribute to business development by building strong client relationships and identifying new opportunities
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Background in IT, software development, systems engineering, or technical software/IT consulting.
* Strong ability to understand and articulate complex technical software engineering concepts into clear, structured written reports for the layman to understand
* Comfortable in a client-facing role, with the ability to lead technical discussions with experienced software engineering teams
* Experience managing projects, workflows, or teams in a professional environment
* Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
* An interest in developing expertise in R&D tax relief and innovation incentives such as Patent Box, Land Remediation, Video Games Relief (prior experience not required, but desirable)
Job Benefits
* We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including pension, benefits hub, and an agile working policy.
* We provide continuous training and development opportunities, as well as mentoring and coaching from senior staff.
* We have a diverse and inclusive culture, where you can work with colleagues from different backgrounds and perspectives.
* We have a strong social responsibility ethos, and we support various charities and community initiatives
* We have a fun and friendly atmosphere, where you can enjoy social events and team building.