R&D Tax Specialist

R&D Tax Consultant - Software/Tech Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) / Hybrid London Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a technically-minded professional with experience in R&D tax credits or a software/technical background looking to make a tangible impact on innovative UK companies?

We're looking for an R&D Tax Consultant to join a lean, high-performing team supporting software and technology businesses to secure government-backed funding. This is your chance to work hands-on with founders, CTOs, and CEOs of some of the UK's most exciting startups and scale-ups, translating complex technical projects into actionable R&D tax claims and funding strategies.

This role is perfect for candidates who want autonomy, variety, and exposure to innovative projects, whether you're a technically strong software specialist ready to develop R&D expertise, or an experienced R&D tax professional looking to deepen your technical know-how.

The Role:

Reporting into the R&D Tax Manager, you'll play a key role in managing client projects from start to finish. You'll evaluate technical work for R&D eligibility, collaborate with clients and colleagues, and provide expert guidance to ensure accurate, compliant claims.

R&D Tax Specialist Responsibilities:

• Manage client engagements for software and technology businesses
• Analyse technical projects to identify claimable R&D activities
• Translate complex technical work into clear, accessible language
• Work closely with the team to improve processes and share knowledge
• Ensure compliance with the UK R&D Tax Incentive Scheme
• Support with technical reviews, claims preparation, and client reporting

R&D Tax Specialist Benefits:

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Fully remote working (UK-based) with hybrid London option if preferred
• Autonomy, flexibility, and trust - no micromanagement
• Work with cutting-edge software companies across AI, ML, DevOps, SaaS, and more
• Be part of a collaborative team that values knowledge-sharing and professional growth

R&D Tax Specialist Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in a software-related subject (Computer Science, Software Engineering, DevOps, AI/ML, Full Stack Development)
• Experience in R&D tax consultancy
• Strong technical proficiency in modern programming languages or demonstrable software engineering background
• Excellent communication skills - able to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Collaborative, client-focused mindset, comfortable working independently too

To Be Considered:

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Key Skills: R&D Tax Credits, R&D Tax Consultant, Software, Technical Consultant, UK R&D Tax Incentive Scheme, Software Engineering, AI/ML, Full Stack, DevOps, Startups, Scale-Ups, Hirecracker, HCFinance