R&D Tax Assistant Manager/Manager - Software/IT

Our client is seeking experienced R&D Tax Assistant Manager/Managers (Software & IT Specialist) to join a growing R&D Tax team regionally across UK offices. Focusing primarily on the technology sector, you will work directly with software developers, engineers and technical leaders to identify qualifying R&D activities, prepare robust technical analyses and support the delivery of high-quality R&D tax claims.

This role offers the opportunity to specialise in the technical side of R&D tax, while also gaining exposure to costing methodologies, claim preparation and wider innovation incentive projects as your experience develops.

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave
• Hybrid and flexible working model
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme
• Structured training and clear progression opportunities

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead technical interviews with software developers, engineers and senior technology stakeholders to identify qualifying R&D activities
• Prepare and review high-quality technical narratives supporting R&D tax relief claims
• Assess software and technology projects against UK R&D tax legislation and HMRC guidance
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients on technical R&D matters and legislative developments
• Support responses to HMRC enquiries and technical challenges
• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide coaching and feedback
• Collaborate with tax, costing and sector specialists to deliver comprehensive R&D claims
• Opportunity to gain exposure to cost analysis and financial aspects of R&D claims

Requirements

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, architecture and technology projects
• Knowledge of UK R&D tax legislation, including the SME, RDEC and merged schemes
• Ability to confidently engage with technical stakeholders and translate complex concepts into clear technical reports
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience mentoring junior team members would be advantageous
• A background in software engineering, computer science or technology consulting would be highly beneficial

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please apply directly or drop me an email with your full CV to: chris.cheng@ambition.co.uk.

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