Up to £65k + bonus
The role
- Identifying qualifying R&D activities and expenditure through participation in technical & financial discussions with clients for new and repeat claims
- Leading R&D discussions/workshops on clients, providing a clear explanation of the definition of R&D for tax purposes and discussing in detail, sector specific examples of qualifying activities
- Managing client & stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
- Proactively demonstrating that you can identify risks in claims
- Compiling technical & financial project reports to illustrate eligible activities to support R&D claims with strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy
- Project managing day to day aspects of the claims, setting timescales for delivery, talking confidently with clients to explain various judgements made in claim compilation and their implication
- Formulating an initial response to defending claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries
- Developing your own knowledge and skills in R&D tax relief and other related issues, to keep technical knowledge fully up to date in this evolving landscape
Skills and personal qualities:
- Minimum 2-3 years work experience in the R&D Tax industry
- Either a financial and technical background
- Strong project management skills and experience
- Comfortable with stakeholder management
- A logical, enquiring and problem-solving mindset
- Strong commercial awareness and great communication skills
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
- Good knowledge of what HMRC is looking for in reports
- The will to make a difference and interest in shaping your career within R&D Tax
- A chartered accountancy or tax qualification
- The capabilities to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges
- An interest in your own personal development
- The flexibility to take on change, shifting tasks and priorities when circumstances dictate (hint: this happens a lot in a fast-paced consultancy)
- You will want to make a marked impact on the UK innovation landscape