Our National Innovations Relief Team works with a range of companies, from start‑ups to multinationals, to assist them in the preparation of claims for Research & Development tax relief. We work with companies across all sectors, most notably manufacturing, engineering, life sciences, software and digital technologies to assist them to identify and prepare successful tax relief claims. The variety of projects and impressive client list will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally.
Position Overview
As an Associate Director within the Innovation Reliefs Software team, you will work in an actively growing, specialist Innovation Reliefs tax team at RSM. The role involves working directly with the IT specialists in many different businesses who are at the forefront of their technology, whilst also experiencing a role in a global professional services firm. This role can be based from any of our Central or Scotland region offices (Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Edinburgh or Glasgow).
Responsibilities
* Develop claim methodologies and manage the preparation of R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC.
* Lead interviews with clients’ technical and finance teams to advise on the R&D tax relief and to assist with identification of qualifying R&D activities and expenditure.
* Demonstrate expertise in writing technical descriptions of the client’s projects to include in the reports.
* Identify, lead on, and progress business development opportunities, pitching for work with both new and existing clients.
* Lead as a point of contact on specific R&D software projects.
* Utilise existing computer science or developer skills to assist junior members of the team with their personal development.
Qualifications
* In‑depth knowledge of computer science and software development from prior experience working in the software / IT industry.
* Good level of tax technical knowledge of the UK’s R&D tax incentives.
* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
* Experience in preparing and submitting R&D tax relief claims in the sector.
* Clear and concise writing style.
* Experience in responding to HMRC enquiries.
Benefits
* 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
* Hybrid working.
* Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
* Individual healthcare cover.
* Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our in‑house Talent Development team.
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