https://jobs.co.uk/job/randd-cost-consultant-focus-search-and-selection--679cdb32-24ae-4c08-936d-90e4c83d12cf RSS feed for RandD Cost Consultant at Focus Search and Selection. en-gb Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:14:31 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/randd-cost-consultant-focus-search-and-selection--679cdb32-24ae-4c08-936d-90e4c83d12cf https://jobs.co.uk/job/randd-cost-consultant-focus-search-and-selection--679cdb32-24ae-4c08-936d-90e4c83d12cf Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:51:09 GMT Location: Manchester | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | RandD Cost Consultant / Tax Specialist Manchester An established professional services business is looking to add an experienced RandD Cost Consultant / Tax Specialist to its Manchester team. The role will focus on the financial and compliance side of RandD 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 RandD expenditure Preparing and reviewing RandD 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 RandD tax claims Strong knowledge of RandD tax relief, including SME and RDEC Good financial analysis and cost-accounting skills Experience dealing with HMRC enquiries/compliance ... Permanent