STEM Consultant – R&D Tax Consultancy Services

STEM Consultant – R&D Tax Consultancy Services

Degree in Science, Engineering or Technology (or equivalent industry experience)?

Looking for a client-focused, office-based STEM job rather than in a lab?

Confident communicator: excellent written & verbal skills with attention to detail and a good level of numeracy?

Ambitious, career-driven and eager to learn new skills?

Salary: £attractive with good salary progression

Location:

Office based (W Lancs/Cheshire)

Our client is a financial consultancy that provides advice and support on R&D credits to clients in the Scientific and Technology sector. This role will involve desk research to generate detailed technical/financial reports in support of clients' Research and Development activities to enable reimbursement of tax due on expenses.

The role will involve working closely with clients who operate across STEM markets and carry out a range of R&D activities in the UK. Clients will be mainly SMEs, and you will be working with senior operational staff within those organizations to gather the information required to submit successful applications.

Specific duties will involve:

• Liaising with innovative start-ups and scale-ups in the UK, gaining a deep understanding of funding schemes and government funding options.
• Liaising with founders and directors of scientific & tech-start-ups to understand their technology advancements and funding challenges.
• Learning about accounting principles.
• Researching the market and keeping up to date with industry trends.
• Liaising with clients face-to-face, over the phone, and in-person.
• Producing spreadsheets and written reports in a timely manner.

The successful candidate will be a confident, independent self-starter who loves finding new ways of engaging clients. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. A degree in science or engineering is essential (2:1 or higher preferred). In return, the company offers a generous salary, excellent benefits package, opportunities for career development, and an excellent training program.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.