Manager, Research & Development Incentives - IT Specialist

Manager, Research & Development Incentives - IT Specialist

Date Published: 2026-10-18

Location: Huntly, Aberdeenshire, GB, AB54 8

Company: Deloitte

Deadline: 2026-11-17T10:00:16.393

Basic Information

• Location: Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Reading, Southampton


• Business Line: Tax & Legal


• Job Type: Permanent / FTC


• Req #: 23358

Job Description

Connect to your Industry

The UK government provides tax incentives to businesses performing R&D; Deloitte's R&D tax services group is a market leader in helping clients secure these incentives and is the most experienced team in the UK. Continued market success has created new opportunities, and we are looking for open-minded information technology/software development professionals to join this successful team. You will have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge across a wide range of areas and to help companies identify qualifying R&D and benefit from making claims for these incentives. R&D activity can be necessary across much of the software development lifecycle and in a variety of technology projects, both large and small, and across industry sectors.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs, and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact where it matters most.

Connect to your opportunity

As a Manager, you will be in a client-facing role from day one, conducting technical interviews and preparing documentation to support R&D tax claims. This will require you to draw on your existing IT experience and knowledge, applying it to potentially new areas of technology and industries. While this is not a "hands-on" software developer role, you will gain insights into a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies. This role will also provide the opportunity to increase your knowledge of emerging areas of technology and to work with senior technical and finance staff within our client companies, understanding their work and preparing high-quality documentation explaining how projects meet the R&D criteria.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing technical data and documentation from clients to support R&D claim methodologies.


• Conducting technical interviews with clients' technical experts to understand their R&D activity and summarizing the output.


• Working within a project team to ensure costs linked to technical activity are captured within R&D claims.


• Preparing clear reports for submission to HMRC outlining the R&D claims process.


• Providing technical input into marketing and sales activities based on your knowledge and experience.


• Working effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive culture, recognizing contributions.


• Managing multiple projects and collaborating with technical and finance teams.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

• Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computing, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience or certifications.


• Developed technical expertise in at least one technology or software development area.


• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and generate high-quality technical reports.


• Technologically curious with a critical engineering mindset and appropriate skepticism.


• Well-organized, capable of managing multiple projects and conflicting demands.

Connect to Your Business - Tax

Innovation and tax consultancy at Deloitte involve comprehensive services, including tax returns, consultancy, and strategic planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, transfer pricing, reorganizations, and more. Adherence to regulation and independence constraints is essential, with controls that provide legal protection. You might be restricted from holding certain financial interests or secondary employment in specific contexts.

Connect with Your Colleagues

"You never have to do it all on your own here. It's great to know that we're all in it together; we're much stronger that way and it's healthier for everyone too." - Anita, Tax

"The beauty of Deloitte is that we're so big and diverse you can easily surround yourself with people who complement your style to create highly effective teams together." - Chris, Tax

Our Hybrid Working Policy

Based in one of our UK offices with flexibility for hybrid working, supporting work-life balance with options to work remotely, at client sites, or in virtual collaboration spaces. Specific requirements depend on your role. Contact your recruiter for details.

Our Commitment to You

We aim to create an environment where you can experience purpose, be yourself, and grow. We foster a culture of inclusion, support, and personal contribution. Your wellbeing is a priority, and through world-class development, you’ll gain technical and personal skills, learning how to lead at every level.

Connect to Your Next Step

A career at Deloitte offers growth in any direction, with impact and purpose. Bring your true self to work, grow constantly, and make a difference. Discover more about our culture and opportunities.

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Connect to your IndustryThe UK government provides tax incentives to businesses performing R&D; Deloitte's R&D tax services group is a market leader in helping clients secure these incentives and is the most experienced team in the UK.Continued market success has created new opportunities, and we are looking for open-minded information technology/software development professionals to join this successful team. You will have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge across a wide range of areas and to help companies identify qualifying R&D and benefit from making claims for these incentives. R&D activity can be necessary across much of the software development lifecycle and in a variety of technology projects, both large and small, and across industry sectors.Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams
of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunity As a Manager you will be in a client facing role from day one, conducting technical interviews and preparing documentation to support R&D tax claims. This will require you to draw on your existing IT experience and knowledge, applying it to potentially new areas of technology and industries.Whilst this is not a "hands-on" software developer role, you will be able to
gain unique insights into a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies. This role will provide the opportunity to increase your knowledge of emerging areas of technology and will be working with senior technical and finance staff within our client companies where you will need to understand the nature of the work being performed and prepare high quality documentation to explain how projects meet the definition of R&D.Your responsibilities will include:Analysing technical data and documentation from clients to support the planning and development of R&D claim methodologies.Conducting efficient technical interviews with clients' technical experts to understand their R&D activity and then summarising the output from these interviews in documentation for a non-technical audience.Work within a project team to ensure that the appropriate costs linked to the client's technical activity are captured within the R&D claims.Preparing clear reports for submission to HMRC to
explain how our clients R&D claims have been prepared.Provide technical input into marketing and sales activity based on your area of technology knowledge and experience.Work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.Project managing a variety of projects at any given time and being able to delegate and work with the technical and finance team around you.Connect to your skills and professional experience Hold at least a Bachelor level degree in an Information Technology or equivalent (such as Computing, Computer Science or Software Engineering) or have equivalent levels of practical experience or industry certifications will also be considered.You will have developed technical expertise in at least one area of technology and/or software development.Be a strong communicator, with good interpersonal awareness skills.Be able to work within multi-disciplinary teams, taking responsibility for the
technical aspects of R&D claims on behalf of companies from a variety of sectors, as well as generating high quality technical reports.Be technologically curious, have a critical engineering mindset and able to apply appropriate scepticism.Be well-organised, able to manage multiple projects and handle conflicting demands in a timely manner.Connect to your business - TaxInnovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that's exactly what you'll find at Deloitte. We're constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what's possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own. Tax Our comprehensive range of services encompasses everything from the completion of tax returns (corporation tax self-assessment) to complex consultancy assignments and strategic tax planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, cross-border transfer pricing, reorganisations and reconstructions, and
competent authority independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your \"Immediate Family Members\" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further details as you progress through the recruitment process, or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues \"You
never have to do it all on your own here. It's great to know that we're all in it together; we're much stronger that way and it's healthier for everyone too.\" - Anita, Tax\"The beauty of Deloitte is that we're so big and diverse you can easily surround yourself with people who complement your style to create highly effective teams together.\" - Chris, TaxOur hybrid working policyYou'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working.At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise
your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter about the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So, we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So, we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development,
you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven /careersWPFULL SLTAXC BATAXX BABUTX LOCOFFICE