Rachel Milloy is a research and development tax specialist within RSM UK’s innovation reliefs practice, leading the Scottish team. She holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering, a postgraduate qualification in aerospace engineering and is also a qualified member of the Association of Taxation Technicians.

In 2023, Rachel was selected to RSM’s cutting-edge Industry Eminence Program, which positions analysts to understand, forecast and communicate economic, business and technology trends shaping the industries and sectors the firm serves. Her focus is on the manufacturing industry.

An associate director in RSM UK’s tax practice, Rachel works with clients at the forefront of industrial innovation to access R&D tax incentives. She supports clients across a range of manufacturing subsectors including food and beverage, industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace and defence, and chemicals and refining.

Rachel launched her career as an engineer within the manufacturing industry and has more than eight years of experience working in R&D reliefs, initially working with Big Four firms before joining RSM in March 2020.

Rachel uses her technical background to analyze trends and provide insights to the manufacturing sector from a technological perspective. Her background in the industry enables her to speak the same language as technology leaders to understand their innovation strategies.

Beyond work, Rachel has a passion for the Scottish brewing and distilling industry and holds a general certificate in brewing from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling.

• Association of Taxation Technicians
• Institute of Brewing and Distilling

• Master of Engineering, chemical engineering, University of Edinburgh
• Postgraduate certificate, aerospace engineering, University of Manchester