R&D Tax Consultant

K3 Advisory Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45,000

Bonuses

Clear progression opportunities

Hybrid working

Job summary

K3 Advisory Group in Liverpool seeks an R&D Tax Consultant to facilitate R&D tax claims for diverse clients. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of relevant experience, degree in IT, Science or Engineering, and strong communication skills. The role includes planning claims and compiling documentation from start to finish while supporting a collaborative team. Offering up to £45,000 salary, bonuses, and flexible hybrid working arrangements, this position provides significant career growth opportunities in a vibrant, expanding company.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in R&D tax relief.
• Capable of understanding and communicating technical concepts.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning R&D claim processes.
• Work effectively as part of a delivery team.
• Compile R&D claim documentation from start to end.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients.

Skills

R&D tax relief experience

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Degree in IT, Science or Engineering

Job description

Knight R&D are looking for an R&D Tax Consultant, who can bring up to date knowledge of R&D tax legislation and DSIT Guidelines, specifically from Science, Technology and Engineering sectors. The successful candidate will be joining an ambitious, highly motivated, and collaborative team of R&D Tax Incentive Specialists, all of whom have a wealth of diverse experience in the Software, IT, Science and Engineering fields. The candidate must have a proven track record of compiling and delivering claims end to end efficiently, achieving this both individually and through collaboration with the wider engagement team.

Knight enjoys an enviable position as a leader in its field, as evidenced by its client base, consisting of large and market leading corporations. Knight’s position is strengthened considerably as part of the wider K3 Capital Group, allowing Knight to benefit from partner relationships and introductions from other subsidiaries within the Group, leveraging existing relationships to secure new business. Our employees also benefit from having the opportunity to thrive and develop their career within Knight.

Key Aspects Of The Job Include

• Assistance in planning R&D claim processes and methodologies.
• Work effectively as a member of a delivery team, demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with team members of diverse skill sets.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a keen desire to adapt and apply existing knowledge to different sectors and build on core capabilities.
• Support in client workshops including technical specialists and financial teams to efficiently extract relevant information to support the R&D claim compilation.
• Assist in the delivery of a portfolio of R&D tax clients. As part of this, candidates are expected to help build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Compile R&D claim documentation from start to end, covering both the costing and technical aspects for submission to HMRC.
• Assist to compile enquiry responses as required.

Key Requirements Include

• Previous R&D tax relief experience (ideally 1-2 years’ experience in this field).
• Degree educated, ideally with an IT, Science or Engineering field.
• Capable of understanding and communicating technical concepts both verbally and in writing quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver several live projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn independently, driven to continuously develop your own knowledge, network and skillset.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office particularly word, excel and PowerPoint.

What We Offer

• Basic salary up to £45,000 depending on experience, + bonuses
• Hybrid working, 2 days per week based in our Liverpool office
• Clear progression opportunities to Senior Consultant roles and beyond
• Exposure to medium & large sized business

We offer a hybrid working environment, where we expect London and Northern based candidates to come into our central offices twice a week.

With over 1,200 employees across the Group, 25 offices in the UK, and international bases in Malaysia and Cyprus.