R&D Tax Consultant - Engineering

Leonid Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a Senior R&D Tax Consultant, where you'll leverage your engineering expertise to drive R&D tax claims for engineering clients. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend technical knowledge with consulting, working closely with senior management to support clients in navigating the complexities of R&D tax relief. You'll be instrumental in identifying qualifying activities, managing relationships, and compiling detailed reports, all while developing your skills in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about making an impact in the UK innovation landscape and eager to shape your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree or background in engineering is essential.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify R&D activities and expenditure through client discussions.
• Manage client relationships and compile technical project reports.

Skills

Engineering background

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving mindset

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of HMRC requirements

Interest in Science, Technology & Innovation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior R&D Tax Consultant - Engineering Specialist

We are looking for an ambitious Senior R&D Tax Consultant to join our industry leading client, a Top 15 UK firm. This is a great opportunity for someone from an engineering background to step into a hands-on role with substantial scope for progression as the vertical within the department grows. You'll be working closely with the Senior Manager and Director to offer specialist support to delivery R&D tax claims for engineering clients.

Salary: Up to £55k

The role

• Identifying qualifying R&D activities and expenditure through participation in technical & financial discussions with clients for new and repeat claims.
• Leading R&D discussions/workshops on clients, providing a clear explanation of the definition of R&D for tax purposes and discussing in detail, sector specific examples of qualifying activities.
• Managing client & stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.
• Proactively demonstrating that you can identify risks in claims.
• Compiling technical & financial project reports to illustrate eligible activities to support R&D claims with strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy.
• Project managing day to day aspects of the claims, setting timescales for delivery, talking confidently with clients to explain various judgements made in claim compilation and their implication.
• Formulating an initial response to defending claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries.
• Developing your own knowledge and skills in R&D tax relief and other related issues, to keep technical knowledge fully up to date in this evolving landscape.

Skills and personal qualities:

• A degree or background within engineering.
• Comfortable with stakeholder management.
• A logical, enquiring and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong commercial awareness and great communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of what HMRC is looking for in reports.
• The will to make a difference and interest in shaping your career within R&D Tax.
• A genuine interest and curiosity in Science, Technology & Innovation.
• The capabilities to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• An interest in your own personal development.
• The flexibility to take on change, shifting tasks and priorities when circumstances dictate (hint: this happens a lot in a fast-paced consultancy).
• You will want to make a marked impact on the UK innovation landscape.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Accounting and Financial Services

For more information on this fantastic role, please apply, or contact Ben Worsley via email or LinkedIn.