R&D Tax - IT / Software Consultant

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R&D TAX – IT / SOFTWARE CONSULTANT

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!
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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 an IT / Software Consultant you will be working with a variety of clients across the Financial Services sector, 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 get the opportunity to work as part of a diverse team of highly successful industry and tax specialists. You will be required to hold interviews with the senior and lead technical personnel at our clients to help identify the scientific and technological aspects of their software development projects that qualify for R&D tax relief. You will play an active role in writing reports of clients’ R&D projects and taking part in extensive client communication.
As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• A strong interest in software technologies and programming languages
• You have university-based experience working on software projects and dealing with the limitations faced with the technologies used
• You have the ability to understand new software technologies and concepts (e.g. platforms, API’s, frameworks) quickly, and be comfortable in discussing them in-depth
• You can interact readily with other technical professionals, have great interpersonal skills and excel in producing a concise summary of information
• Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential
• Interest in project and company finances and the application of tax treatment

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• Interaction with clients’ senior technical and software staff to develop a comprehensive understanding of the projects undertaken and identify how aspects of projects meet the R&D Guidelines
• Application of advanced problem-solving skills and critical thinking to apply to project execution and delivery
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients to provide high levels of client service
• Responsible for supporting client meetings and high-quality delivery of advice 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

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE

• Degree qualified in one of Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, etc.
• Computer Science / Software development experience, either at graduate-level or ideally within industry
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management
• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment