R&D Technical Consultant; Software
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for:
Visiativ UK
Remote/Work from Home
position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
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Business
Business Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: R&D Technical Consultant (Software)
Company Background
About us
We are Visiativ, a global company making a huge impact in accelerating digital transformation. We are also one of the world’s leading tax incentive and innovation management advisors who secure funding for companies undertaking Research and Development (R&D) and innovative activities. We now manage £1billion of global tax incentives annually for clients, including some of the world's best-known brands.
Your new role
We are looking for a talented individual with a background in Software Development to join our experienced operations team of Innovation Funding Experts. This opportunity would ideally suit someone who has a background in Software Development, looking for a new opportunity or a change of focus. The opportunity will enable you to use your technical knowledge and experience in a creative way across many sectors.
This role will require you to work within a team-based consultancy environment.
It will also require you to have strong technical report writing skills, interpersonal and communication skills, project management skills and client relationship-building abilities. Business travel will also be required to some extent.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The role will involve writing of R&D project descriptions for software companies for R&D tax credit claims for submission to HMRC. You will obtain the necessary information in discussions with our clients within the software industry. You will also be required to gather relevant background details to complement technical reports.
Full training will be provided on joining the company and initially you will work closely with our Software team:
Meet with clients to gather business and project information (this can be either remotely or face to face).Develop a strong understanding of government guidelines / legislation and Revenue guidance in regard to R&D activity, and critically assess client projects.Produce technical and financial documentation to accurately and concisely support the R&D Tax Relief claim, ensuring claims are concluded in a timely manner.Review and interpret the organisation's financial accounts, with support from our Finance department.Engage with HMRC and prepare additional financial and technical documentation as required, if an enquiry is raised on a claim submitted.Maintain regular and effective communications with client personnel during the claim process, and ensure clients are communicated with outside the claim period for improved working relations.Completion of internal system on client activity.Participation in the on-boarding process, i.e., screening of prospects, utilising knowledge and experience to inform likelihood of a claim.Essential Criteria
3+ years Software Industry ExperienceApplicants must have previous experience dealing with clientsProven experience of report writing skillsEducated to a degree levelStrong attention to detailAdept at using Microsoft Office packagesWhat’s in it for you?
Competitive salary (depending on experience)Yearly salary reviews (around July time)Company wide bonus - this entails 4 elements - individual, team, company and behavioural, and sits at £1-2 k per year (depending on overall performance of the company).Health Insurance (including dental & eyecare)Life AssuranceHoliday allowance of 33 days, with up to an additional 1 day after 2 years service, 1 day after 3 years service and 1 day after 4 years service, giving a total of 36 days per each calendar year + additional special day.Company pension scheme with option for enhanced contributionsEnhanced long-term sick payHybrid working arrangement - 2 days office based/3 days home basedFlexible working environmentApple Mac Book Laptop providedFun & friendly team events!Travel opportunities to various offices from time to timeOpportunity to move location if required#J-18808-Ljbffr
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