R&D Tax Consultant

About the role

Knight R&D, part of the K3 Capital Group, is seeking an R&D Tax Consultant to join a motivated team of tax incentive professionals. The role involves supporting clients in the software, IT, science and engineering sectors with their R&D tax relief claims.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning R&D claim processes and methodologies.
• Work collaboratively within a delivery team, communicating with technical and financial specialists.
• Support client workshops to extract relevant technical and commercial information.
• Compile end‑to‑end R&D claim documentation, covering both costing and technical aspects for HMRC submission.
• Help maintain strong client relationships across a portfolio of R&D tax clients.
• Prepare enquiry responses as required.

Required profile

• 1‑2 years of experience in R&D tax relief or relevant industry experience in a scientific or engineering field.
• Degree‑level education, preferably in IT, science or engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication of technical and commercial concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Self‑motivated, eager to learn independently and develop expertise.

Required skills

What we offer

• Direct training from senior team members.
• Opportunities to develop a career within a leading R&D tax advisory practice.