R&D Technical Consultant

K3 Capital Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for experienced R&D Tax Experts to join their expanding Technical R&D Consulting team in Derby. This role offers the opportunity to manage the entire client journey, from initial meetings to submitting technical reports for R&D tax credits. You'll engage with key decision-makers, extract vital information, and collaborate closely with clients to ensure successful claims. With a flexible working environment that allows for a mix of home and office work, this position promises a rewarding experience working on innovative projects across various sectors. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy a sociable workplace, this role could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to work from home

Sociable work environment

Internal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in R&D tax claims and a good understanding of the process.
• Strong communication skills with a friendly and personable approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire client journey for R&D tax credits from start to finish.
• Organise meetings with clients and extract necessary technical information.

Skills

R&D Tax Credit experience

Communication skills

Technical information understanding

Scientific/technical knowledge

Basic accountancy knowledge

Education

Degree in a scientific or technical field

Job description

Due to unprecedented growth and future expansion, we are now seeking to expand our Technical R&D Consulting business in the Midlands. Operating from our HQ in Derby, we are seeking experienced R&D Tax Experts, who are looking to manage the entire Client journey from start to finish, with the full support of an in-house Technical Writing Team.

You will be organising in person meetings with Clients, typically meeting the main decision makers within the business (Owner, Managing Director, Financial Director, Technical/Operations Director), to talk through the entire R&D tax credit scheme, how it operates and then proceed to extract the technical information regarding the innovations and research and development work performed by the Company during the recent periods, to identify whether they qualify for R&D Tax Credits.

It will be your role to review (and support the writing of) the Technical Reports to submit to HMRC in order to justify the R&D tax credit claim on behalf of the Client. Ongoing project management of the process, in conjunction with the Client - liaison with the Client to help them collate financial information to prepare their claim, as well as extracting descriptions regarding material and sub-contractor costs, working with our internal Accounts Team to prepare the information provided by the Client in order to create financial schedules.

Requirements:

• You will ideally have prior R&D Tax Credit experience and understanding of the tax claim process.
• A friendly and personable approach, good communicator, who is able to understand and reflect on technical information in order to ask probing questions.
• A degree of scientific, technical and/or engineering knowledge to help perform technical elicitations.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A basic knowledge of accountancy (profit and loss accounts, balance sheets) is useful, but not essential.

Positive Aspects of Role:

• Ability to organise one’s own schedule to suit individual needs.
• Output orientated approach – not tied down to working hours – flexible working to suit your lifestyle, with opportunity to work from home as well as in our Derby office.
• The chance to work with a range of interesting Clients, performing clever and innovative work from a wide range of sectors from all over the UK, but predominantly in the Midlands.
• Sociable company to work for - lots of internal development and part of a wider International Group.

Registered address:
KBS House
5 Springfield Court
Summerfield Road
Bolton
BL3 2NT

Registered number: 06102618
A list of Directors is available for inspection at the registered address.