Senior R&D Tax Consultant
We are looking for an ambitious R&D Tax Consultant to join our industry leading client. This is truly fantastic opportunity to join a firm offering an outstanding workplace culture and some of the most attractive benefits on the market!
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 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 (hint: this happens a lot in a fast-paced consultancy)
* You will want to make a marked impact on the UK innovation landscape
For more information on this fantastic role, please apply, or contact Ben Worsley via email or Linkedin.