via Reed · 11 September 2026 ·8 days ago

R&D Cost Consultant

Focus Search and Selection
Manchester Full-time GBP 35,000 – 50,000
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R&D Cost Consultant / Tax Specialist

Manchester

An established professional services business is looking to add an experienced R&D Cost Consultant / Tax Specialist to its Manchester team.

The role will focus on the financial and compliance side of R&D tax claims, working alongside technical specialists and clients to ensure claims are accurate, commercially sound and compliant with HMRC requirements.

The role will involve:

  • Analysing client financial information to identify qualifying R&D expenditure

  • Preparing and reviewing R&D tax claim costings

  • Assessing payroll, subcontractor, consumable and other relevant costs

  • Applying SME and RDEC legislation accurately

  • Reviewing claims for compliance, risk and potential optimisation

  • Supporting HMRC enquiries and compliance checks

  • Working with clients and their finance teams to gather information and explain requirements

  • Carrying out internal reviews and quality checks on claims

We're looking for someone with:
  • Proven experience preparing or reviewing UK R&D tax claims

  • Strong knowledge of R&D tax relief, including SME and RDEC

  • Good financial analysis and cost-accounting skills

  • Experience dealing with HMRC enquiries/compliance checks

  • Strong attention to detail and a commercially minded approach

  • The ability to interpret legislation and apply it practically

  • ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent experience would be advantageous, as would experience within an R&D tax, accountancy or professional services environment.

This is a good opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of the financial and compliance side of R&D claims within a growing specialist team, with scope to develop their technical and client-facing responsibilities.

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