Job Description
What will you be doing?
We’re seeking a R&D Tax Assistant to join our R&D Tax Team in Newcastle, which is responsible for helping a diverse range of clients access government incentives that encourage investment in R&D and drive technological progress.
You will be in a client-facing role from day one, assisting the managers and directors in delivering R&D Tax claims for a portfolio of complex businesses. This will include joining technical client meetings to discuss R&D projects, preparing project case study documents, and preparing financial calculations.
As R&D Tax Assistant, your responsibilities will include among others
* Learning about the UK’s incentives and reliefs schemes, focusing on R&D tax relief. This will include learning the tax legislation, how this applies in practice, and how to calculate a R&D claim.
* Assisting in technical interviews with our clients’ senior technical staff to discuss the R&D projects they have undertaken.
* Writing high quality reports detailing the R&D projects and explaining how they meet the R&D tax relief criteria.
* Working with clients’ senior finance staff to gather financial data and accurately quantify eligible R&D expenditure.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should
* Possess a Bachelors degree in a relevant field with at least 2 years of industry experience, or a PhD in a relevant field. These include (but are not limited to):
o Software Engineering/Development, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
o Architecture
o Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering
o Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Environmental Engineering/Science, Marine Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
o Physics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Control Engineering, Industrial Engineering
* Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Have problem solving and critical thinking skills.
* Possess good IT skills, including Excel proficiency.
Additional Information
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
* Competitive salary
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Pension contribution
* Hybrid working model (role dependent)
* Generous holiday package
* Option to purchase additional holiday
* Shared parental leave
* Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Eye care support
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.