Full job descriptionR&D Cost Consultant / Tax Specialist
Manchester
An established professional services business is looking to add an experienced R&D Cost Consultant / Tax Specialist to its Manchester team.
The role will focus on the financial and compliance side of R&D tax claims, working alongside technical specialists and clients to ensure claims are accurate, commercially sound and compliant with HMRC requirements.
The role will involve:
*Analysing client financial information to identify qualifying R&D expenditure
*Preparing and reviewing R&D tax claim costings
*Assessing payroll, subcontractor, consumable and other relevant costs
*Applying SME and RDEC legislation accurately
*Reviewing claims for compliance, risk and potential optimisation
*Supporting HMRC enquiries and compliance checks
*Working with clients and their finance teams to gather information and explain requirements
*Carrying out internal reviews and quality checks on claims
We’re looking for someone with:
*Proven experience preparing or reviewing UK R&D tax claims
*Strong knowledge of R&D tax relief, including SME and RDEC
*Good financial analysis and cost-accounting skills
*Experience dealing with HMRC enquiries/compliance checks
*Strong attention to detail and a commercially minded approach
*The ability to interpret legislation and apply it practically
*ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent experience would be advantageous, as would experience within an R&D tax, accountancy or professional services environment.
This is a good opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of the financial and compliance side of R&D claims within a growing specialist team, with scope to develop their technical and client-facing responsibilities.