Research and Development Tax Consultant

Job Title: R&D Tax Consultant

Location: India (Remote)

About Us

Ceed, part of Lion Group, is a recruitment and talent advisory firm that helps organisations access high-quality global talent through structured, scalable hiring solutions. We are hiring on behalf of our client, a specialist R&D tax advisory firm serving innovative businesses globally.

The selected candidate will work directly on client engagements, supporting the preparation and delivery of R&D tax claims and technical documentation for international clients in a fully remote capacity from India.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced R&D Tax Consultant to support international clients with R&D tax incentive and credit claims. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with international R&D tax consulting firms and a strong understanding of how R&D incentives are assessed, documented, and claimed for clients operating in technology, engineering, life sciences, and other innovation-driven sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and delivery of R&D tax credit and incentive claims for international clients
• Work with client technical and finance teams to identify qualifying R&D activities and expenditures
• Draft clear, compliant technical narratives and supporting documentation aligned with local and international R&D tax guidelines
• Analyse financial data, cost breakdowns, and project information to calculate eligible R&D claims
• Collaborate with offshore/onshore consulting teams to ensure high-quality, timely delivery
• Stay up to date with R&D tax legislation, guidance, and best practices across relevant jurisdictions
• Assist with audits, enquiries, and follow-up questions from tax authorities (as required)
• Maintain strong documentation, quality control, and internal reporting standards

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in R&D tax consulting, ideally with an international R&D tax advisory or consulting firm
• Proven experience supporting clients serviced in jurisdictions such as the UK, US, EU, Australia, or similar markets
• Strong understanding of R&D tax incentive frameworks and eligibility criteria
• Experience working with technical teams (engineering, software, product, scientific teams) to extract R&D information
• Ability to interpret financial data and align it with R&D tax requirements
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Preferred Skills & Background

• Background in engineering, science, technology, finance, accounting, or tax
• Experience with UK R&D Tax Relief, US R&D Tax Credit, or similar international schemes
• Familiarity with working in remote, cross-border teams and client-facing environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client deliverables

What We Offer

• Fully remote role with international exposure
• Opportunity to work with global clients and leading R&D-driven businesses
• Collaborative, professional consulting environment
• Competitive compensation based on experience