Senior Software Consultant - R&D Tax
7 hours ago
London
R&D Tax Consultant - Software Specialist We are looking for an ambitious R&D Tax Consultant with software/IT expertise who is looking to make a step up in their R&D tax career. Our client is diverse, covering IP planning audit and advice, Patent estate discovery and landscaping, Patent Box Tax Relief, Video Games Tax Relief, (RDEC) R&D Tax Relief, R&D combined relief schemes, ERIS and Innovation grants. This is a great opportunity to join an international firm who are one of the leaders in the Innovation Incentives space. 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: • A degree or background within Software/IT, • Strong project management skills, • 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 genuine interest and curiosity in Science, Technology & Innovation, • 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, • You will want to make a marked impact on the UK innovation landscape Some benefits include • Competitive salary based on experience, • Company annual bonus scheme, • Hybrid working, • 33 days holiday, increasing to 36 days after 4 years’ service, • Health Insurance, including eye & dental care, • Life Assurance, Income Protection and Company Sick Pay, • Pension with opportunity to enter an enhanced company pension scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Support, • Bike to work scheme, • Training and support provided, access to the academy training portal, • Staff events For more information on this fantastic role, please apply, or contact Ben Worsley via email or Linkedin.