Innovation Reliefs Director

1 month ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom RSM Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join RSM's growing tax team in the Central Region, where you will have the chance to accelerate your knowledge, skills, and development in a creative, entrepreneurial, and supportive environment.

As a key member of our Innovation Reliefs team, you will work closely with IT specialists in various businesses, helping them claim R&D incentives. Your expertise in computer science and software development will be invaluable in preparing and submitting R&D tax relief claims to HMRC.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage R&D engagements, including financial management, billing, staffing, risk procedures, deliverables, and client relationships.
  • Meet with clients and potential clients to explain our services and determine an appropriate scope of work and budget for each client.
  • Develop claim methodologies and manage the preparation of R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC.
  • Coordinate and lead interviews with clients' technical and finance teams to advise on R&D tax relief and assist with identifying qualifying R&D activities and expenditure.
  • Write technical descriptions of clients' projects to include in reports to be sent to HMRC, and edit client-drafted technical descriptions, highlighting areas for improvement and suggesting changes.
  • Prepare robust costing and technological documentation to support R&D claims based on the UK BIS guidelines and CIRD manual.
  • Build an internal network within the wider firm and an external network with intermediary companies.
  • Identify, lead on, and progress business development opportunities, pitching for work with both new and existing clients.
  • Prepare documentation and liaise with HMRC in response to enquiries into R&D Tax claims.
  • Act as a point of contact on specific R&D projects for any queries from the business.
  • Review work completed by junior staff for accuracy and completeness, and provide constructive feedback.
  • Ensure tax quality at all times by adhering to the firm's quality standards.
  • Ensure that the R&D engagement team are fully updated on progress and any issues that might affect the client relationship.
  • Communicate confidently and knowledgeably with other Managers, Associate Directors, Directors, and Partners within the firm.
  • Maintain an awareness of the firm's specialist services and publications, ensuring added value to clients and identifying opportunities for other services lines.
About the Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of computer science and software development, with a strong understanding of Research and Development.

  • Computer Science (or similar) degree or postgraduate qualification.
  • Prior experience working in the software/IT industry.
  • Good level of tax technical knowledge of the UK's R&D tax incentives.
  • Experience in preparing and submitting R&D tax relief claims in the sector.
  • Clear and concise writing style.
  • Experience in responding to HMRC enquiries.

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