Innovations Tax Senior

Overview

In this role you will steer R&D tax relief and other innovation incentives for a varied Scottish client base. You will prepare technical documentation, assess qualifying expenditure, and coordinate with HMRC, while mentoring junior staff. The position supports business development and helps shape the firm’s innovation tax offering. Join a collaborative, growth‑minded advisory environment where your expertise drives real client impact.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• flexible working arrangements
• ongoing training
• clear path for progression

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical documentation for R&D tax relief claims
• Analyze qualifying expenditure and identify eligible incentives
• Liaise with HMRC on submission and queries
• Support and develop junior colleagues
• Contribute to business development and growth of the innovation tax offering
• Manage deadlines and client expectations

Key requirements

• Solid foundation in corporate tax with experience in R&D tax claims or innovation incentives
• Background in science, engineering, or technology beneficial but not essential
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling tax claims
• Confident client engagement and proactive deadline management
• Desire to grow within a supportive team

• client engagement
• proactivity
• team collaboration
• R&D tax relief claims
• innovation incentives
• technical documentation

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