You will lead the integration of R&D tax credit capabilities into our core product suite. This strategic role bridges the gap between complex tax legislation and automated software solutions, allowing you to scale your expertise across a vast client base while shaping a brand-new cross-sell revenue stream for the business.
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R&D Tax Specialist at Caribou
Are you a UK R&D tax expert tired of the manual grind of traditional consultancy? A rapidly scaling London fintech is looking for a specialist to help build and launch their R&D tax product from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to codify your expertise into a tech platform, driving a major new revenue stream while working at the intersection of tax and innovative software. Join a fast-paced team and help automate complex tax credits for thousands of UK businesses.
About this role
Role overview
About the company
Caribou
Caribou is a tax technology company that specializes in transfer pricing solutions for multi-entity and globally expanding companies, with a particular focus on SaaS and other high-growth businesses.[4][3] The platform helps organizations scale internationally without overpaying tax or relying heavily on traditional Big Four tax consultants by automating key aspects of transfer pricing compliance.[3][4] Caribou generates and maintains intra-group agreements, transfer pricing policies, and benchmarking analyses to align intercompany transactions with international tax regulations.[4][2] It creates intragroup agreements, intercompany loan documents, and licensing contracts between entities, and monitors changes in group structure so that documentation stays up to date.[2] The system also supports preparation of local and master file documentation, benchmarking studies, and accounting implementation to meet OECD and other transfer pricing documentation requirements.[2] In addition, Caribou offers ongoing access to tax experts (e.g., via Slack or Teams) and integrates into a broader finance and tax stack through a vetted partner network, providing a comprehensive, software-enabled alternative to traditional transfer pricing advisory services.[2][7]
What you'll do
What you will do
- Design and oversee the technical logic for the R&D tax credit module within our automated platform.
- Provide expert-level guidance on UK R&D tax legislation to ensure compliance and maximize client claim accuracy.
- Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to translate complex tax rules into seamless user workflows.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- Deep expertise in UK R&D tax credit regimes with a track record of successful claim preparation and HMRC negotiation.
- Previous experience working within a Top 10 accounting firm or a specialized R&D tax consultancy.
- A product-centric mindset with the ability to simplify complex regulatory requirements for non-expert users.
Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- Shape a new product vertical from the ground up within a proven, high-growth fintech ecosystem.
- Transition from traditional manual tax consultancy to a tech-first environment where your expertise is codified into scalable software.
- Join a fast-paced team where you have direct influence on the product roadmap and immediate impact on company revenue.
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How Jack & Jill work together
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