Harrison Wright

R&D Tax Manager // Birmingham

I am a R&D Tax Manager, experienced in supporting a wide range of companies in claiming R&D tax relief to support innovation and advancement. I have experience across a variety of industries working in both the SME and RDEC schemes. I joined PKF Smith Cooper in February 2025, and I am based in the Birmingham office.

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I can support clients in the turnkey delivery of successful and robust R&D claims, including the identification of qualifying activity and the most effective ways to both maximise relief and compliance with legislation and HMRC guidelines.

Experience counts

I have specialised in R&D Tax Credit claims for nearly 5 years and have gained a deep understanding of the scheme and how it applies to a variety of industries. I also have good experience working with clients to successfully resolve compliance checks.

Deeper knowledge

As briefly mentioned, I have gained a strong insight into frequent areas of innovation, improvement and advancement and the common challenges faced for a vast variety of industries including engineering, motorsport, manufacturing and construction as examples. This allows me to seamlessly support and minimise the need for large client involvement in the process.

I also have experience in assessing and identifying the various differing tax treatments of R&D expenditure to ensure claims are most efficient for clients.

I am support clients in navigating any HMRC compliance checks to effectively bring a positive resolution.

Personally speaking

Outside of work, I am a keen football and biking fan, enjoy spending time with my family, and have a fasciation for anything petrol related!