R&D Cost Consultant / R&D Tax Specialist

A growing specialist R&D tax consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced R&D Cost Consultant / R&D Tax Specialist to support the preparation, review, and defence of high-quality R&D tax relief claims for SME clients across multiple sectors.

This role combines financial analysis, legislation interpretation, and compliance-focused claim delivery within a collaborative technical environment.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate R&D expenditure calculations in line with HMRC guidance
• Reviewing existing claims for compliance, optimisation opportunities, and risk
• Applying SME and RDEC scheme rules appropriately across claims
• Interpreting payroll, subcontractor, and consumables data to determine eligibility
• Supporting responses to HMRC compliance checks and enquiries
• Producing documentation aligned with enquiry-ready standards
• Working closely with technical specialists and client finance teams to gather required information
• Supporting internal peer review and quality assurance processes

About You

This opportunity would suit someone currently working within an R&D tax consultancy or accountancy-led R&D team with strong exposure to claim costing and compliance.

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

• Experience preparing or reviewing UK R&D tax relief claims
• Strong knowledge of SME and RDEC schemes
• Confidence interpreting financial data to identify qualifying expenditure
• Exposure to HMRC enquiries or compliance checks
• Strong attention to detail and analytical capability

ACA, ACCA or CTA qualifications (or studies) would be beneficial but are not essential.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Join a growing specialist consultancy environment
• Play a key role in delivering compliant, enquiry-ready claims
• Develop deeper technical exposure across R&D tax legislation
• Work closely with experienced technical and commercial stakeholders
• Progress within a supportive and quality-focused delivery team

If you are currently working in R&D tax and looking for a role with stronger technical exposure and involvement across the full claim lifecycle, we would be pleased to hear from you.