R&D Tax Director - Software

Salary :

£120,000 - 125,000 yearly

Company : Morgan Mckinley

Job Type : Full Time

London

Number of Applicants

000+

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Job Description - R&D Tax Director - Software

We are seeking a Director-level candidate with a strong technology background to lead and develop a specialist team focused on innovation tax advisory services, including R&D tax reliefs, Patent Box, R&D allowances, grants and broader innovation incentives.

This role sits within a national advisory practice that combines tax, science, engineering and technology expertise to support a wide range of clients, from owner-managed businesses to large multinational organisations. The focus is on delivering high-quality, technically robust advice while continuing to grow service capability and improve internal delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple engagement teams, ensuring work is delivered with high technical quality, efficiency and consistency.
Drive continuous improvement in team processes, methods and use of technology tools to enhance quality, productivity and consistency across R&D tax and innovation advisory delivery.
Oversee the development of claim methodologies and ensure accurate, compliant preparation of R&D tax relief documentation for submission.
Provide leadership in planning, resourcing and balancing workloads across projects, anticipating conflicting demands and streamlining team workflows.
Coach, mentor and develop team members, including sharing best practices, technology insights and facilitating ongoing professional growth.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a senior point of contact and trusted adviser on innovation incentive matters.
Represent clients in discussions and negotiations with HMRC specialists, particularly on the technology and technical aspects of claims.
Establish and champion best practice standards for R&D tax and innovation advisory across the wider tax and technology teams.
Lead business development activities, including preparing proposals, participating in pitches and helping shape service offerings to meet evolving client needs.

What You'll Bring

Strong technical background in information technology or related disciplines, with the ability to understand and analyse complex technical concepts relevant to innovation tax.
Proven leadership experience, including managing teams, overseeing project delivery and improving processes in a professional services setting.
Excellent project and stakeholder management skills, with experience driving quality and consistency across multiple engagements.
Strong communicator, able to adapt messaging for technical and commercial audiences alike.
A proactive, resilient approach with a positive attitude and the ability to perform under pressure.
Experience building networks internally and externally to support growth and collaboration across teams.
A degree in a relevant field, with additional tax or accounting qualifications such as CTA, ACA/ACCA desirable but not essential.

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