Senior Consultant, Research and Development Tax - IT/ Software

EY UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Total Rewards package

Job summary

EY UK is seeking a Senior IT/Engineering Consultant to join the Global Grants Credits & Incentives team in London. You will work with diverse clients from owner-managed to multinational groups to identify qualifying R&D activities and draft reports supporting tax relief claims.

You’ll lead technical interviews, analyze software development projects, and contribute to business development while delivering high-quality advisory services across industries.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead interviews with senior technical personnel to identify R&D project scopes.
• Write reports detailing R&D activities and support tax relief claims.
• Conduct data analysis and calculation to quantify project expenditure.
• Engage with clients to understand projects and identify qualifying R&D elements.
• Support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of advice and solutions to major clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

R&D Tax – IT / Software Consultant

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

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!

The opportunity

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 a Senior IT/Engineering Consultant you will be working with a variety of clients from owner managed businesses to multinational groups, 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 lead interviews with the senior and lead technical personnel at our clients across a wide range of different industries to help identify the scientific and technological aspects of their R&D 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.

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
• Interacting with clients' senior technical, and software and engineering staff in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of the projects undertaken and identify how aspects of projects meet the R&D Guidelines
• Undertaking data analysis and calculation to quantify project expenditure
• Applying advanced problem-solving skills and critical thinking to project execution and delivery
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients to provide high levels of client service
• Responsible for high-quality delivery of advice and solutions 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

Skills and attributes for success

• A strong interest in science, technology, and engineering problems, particularly in software technologies and programming languages
• You have industry/university-based experience working on software projects and dealing with the limitations faced with the technologies used
• You have the ability to swiftly adapt, learn about and understand new software technologies and concepts (e.g. platforms, API’s, frameworks) quickly, and be comfortable in discussing them in-depth, and have strong business acumen
• 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

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, or a closely related discipline. Degrees in other engineering disciplines that have provided exposure to software development will also be considered
• Experience in computer science or software development, either at graduate level or, ideally, within industry. Previous experience working on software R&D claims will also be considered
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management
• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Industry experience or previous R&D tax experience is not necessary but is advantageous

What we look for:

• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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