Job Description
Job Title/Req Number: R&D Tax Manager - Software Technology – London
Why Join KPMG as a Tax Manager
KPMG’s national Incentives, Reliefs & Innovations team is made up of tax, engineering, science, and technology specialists delivering expert advice to a broad range of clients across almost every industry sector. As one of the largest teams in the industry, our continued investment in innovation advisory means that we seek engineers and scientists to join us on the next exciting phase of our growth.
Our team works with clients from owner‑managed businesses to large multinational organisations, and we are looking for a Manager with a strong scientific/engineering background to assist clients across a suite of innovation advisory services including R&D tax credits, Patent Box, R&D Allowances, Grants and Innovation Advisory services.
What will you be doing?
* Manage and work with engagement teams to develop claim methodologies and prepare R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC. Taking responsibility and accountability for your own, and your team’s work.
* Lead meetings with senior IT technical and financial client stakeholders; provide expert advice in relation to innovation advisory services (R&D, Patent Box, Grant Applications). Help establish and maintain strong client relationships with both existing and new clients.
* Prepare and/or manage the process for preparing both the technical and financial elements of client deliverables, including reports documenting the work being undertaken by our clients within technically complex IT projects for submission to HMRC/Funding Organisations; work with KPMG tax/costing colleagues and client staff to ensure correct quantification of R&D claims.
* Manage client projects across tax and technical work streams; manage conflicting resourcing requirements between projects; solve problems by advising clients in application of complex legislation to real‑life situations.
* Lead by example in terms of client relationships, technical quality, and service delivery.
* Manage people, including coaching and developing junior staff.
* Liaise with HMRC specialists to facilitate the agreement of R&D claims.
* Build an internal network within the wider tax practice of the firm.
* Assist in progressing business development opportunities and pitch for work with both new and existing clients.
* Deliver comprehensive proposals and participate in presentations/pitches as required.
What will you need to do it?
* Honours/Postgraduate Degree in information technology or related discipline; experience in the information technology industry is advantageous.
* Understand key tax/costing concepts relevant to R&D claim preparation; capable of working within cross‑disciplinary teams.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills and critical thinking to assist clients in applying complex legislation to real‑life situations.
* Excellent communication skills; able to lead technical discussions and explain complex legislative concepts to technologists with no prior tax experience.
* Produce high‑quality, professional documentation and reports for C‑suite stakeholders within clients.
* Demonstrate project management skills and ability to manage own workload while delegating to staff.
Skills We’d Love To See / Amazing Extras
Tax and accounting qualifications are not essential for this role, but would be welcome (e.g. CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
Detailed working knowledge of R&D tax legislation, and its application to Information Technology activities; or significant industry experience in Information Technology with ability to quickly grasp new technical concepts.
To discuss this or wider Tax roles with our recruitment team, simply apply, create a profile, upload your CV and start making your mark with KPMG.
With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, remote work, flexible hours, and part‑time options. If you need flexibility, register and discuss this with our team.
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