Innovations Relief Assistant Graduate - Stoke - August 2024

RSMUK; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit, tax, and consulting firm is seeking graduates for their Innovation Reliefs Team. This role involves aiding companies in claiming R&D tax reliefs, requiring strong communication skills and a STEM background. Candidates will prepare technical descriptions and support claim submissions, ensuring compliance with UK guidelines.

Qualifications

• Required: A predicted or obtained honours degree in a STEM or IT-related field.
• Preferred: Interest in R&D tax reliefs and enthusiasm for building technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical descriptions for R&D claims.
• Support claim submissions and documentation preparation.
• Attend interviews with clients' technical and finance teams.

Skills

Communication

Technical Writing

Client Relationship Management

Education

Honours degree in a STEM or IT-related field

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers innovative ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with ambitious goals to become the premium adviser to the middle market globally. Our culture is centered around continuous improvement and making an impact.

Our Innovation Reliefs Team supports companies in claiming Research & Development tax relief and other innovation incentives, working with clients from start-ups to multinationals across various sectors such as manufacturing, engineering, life sciences, software, and digital technologies.

About the role

The team helps clients maximize UK Government's R&D funding incentives. The role involves working closely with clients to prepare technical descriptions of projects, supporting claim submissions, and liaising with HMRC. You will develop your technical knowledge of R&D tax reliefs, support client meetings, and assist in identifying qualifying activities and expenditures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Communicating with senior team members and clients
• Preparing and editing technical descriptions for R&D claims
• Supporting documentation preparation based on UK guidelines
• Attending interviews with clients' technical and finance teams
• Assisting in claim methodology development and submission
• Supporting client relationship management and identifying new opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards and internal procedures

About the ideal candidate

Required: A predicted or obtained honours degree in a STEM or IT-related field, with an interest in R&D tax reliefs.

Preferred: Enthusiasm for building technical knowledge of UK's R&D incentives and understanding of broader business issues.

Recruitment process

Our selection includes online assessments, an assessment centre, and interviews. We seek motivated, adaptable candidates eager to advance their careers in tax. Successful applicants may be considered for roles in different locations or departments.

Applicants are advised to apply to only one vacancy per cycle. You will study ATT, with optional CTA, to support your career development.

Entry requirements:

- 112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or equivalent, or 104 points across Scottish Highers/Irish Leaving Certificate, with a predicted/obtained honours degree.

Note: We do not accept General Studies, AS levels, or EPQ.

At RSM, we value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone can bring their true selves to work. We support flexible working arrangements to help our people balance responsibilities and thrive in their careers.