R&D Tax - IT​/Software Consultant

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If you’re looking to join a rapidly growing Research and Development (R&D) tax team, bringing the benefits of not only a variety of work, clients, and project teams but also with strong support structures in place to help you achieve your career goals, this is the team for you!

An exciting opportunity to work in EY’s Global Grants Credits & Incentives team based in our central London office, alongside other STEM professionals, as well as tax and accounting colleagues.

As a Consultant you will be working with a variety of clients from owner managed businesses to multinational groups, who are at the front line in developing cutting edge technology which is helping the UK to stay as a market leader by encouraging investment into research and development.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of a diverse team of highly successful industry and tax specialists. You will join and lead interviews with senior technical personnel across a wide range of industries to identify the scientific and technological aspects of client R&D projects that qualify for R&D tax relief. You will actively contribute to report writing, analyse the financial aspects of clients’ R&D projects, and communicate regularly with clients.

As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims.

• Working as an effective member of a project team, exhibiting strong communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with other team members of different skill sets
• Writing compelling technical project reports to bring out the key technical factors of client projects to support R&D tax claims
• Interacting with clients' senior technical, development and engineering staff in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of the projects undertaken and identify how aspects of projects meet the R&D Guidelines
• Undertaking data analysis and calculation to quantify project expenditure
• Applying advanced problem-solving skills and critical thinking to project execution and delivery
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients to provide high levels of client service
• Responsible for high-quality delivery of advice and solutions to major clients, ensuring management of risk and reputation
• A keen desire to adapt and flex existing knowledge to different sectors and build on core capabilities

• A strong interest in scientific, technological and engineering challenges, particularly those involving software, telecommunications and programming languages
• Industry or university experience delivering software projects and addressing the limitations of the technologies used
• Ability to quickly understand new software technologies and concepts, including platforms, application programming interfaces (APIs) and frameworks, discuss them confidently in depth, and apply strong commercial awareness
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with technical professionals and summarise complex information concisely
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work first time
• An interest in project and company finances and their tax treatment

• A degree in computer science, information technology, software development, telecommunications engineering or a related discipline
• At least one year of computer science or software development experience, gained through graduate study or, ideally, industry
• Commitment to continuous learning, active contribution and rapid adaptation in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative working style

• Previous R&D tax experience is not necessary but is advantageous

• Team player; ability to integrate with new…