Software Specialist - Innovation Reliefs

RSM International Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a software specialist to join their Innovation Reliefs tax team in London. This role involves engaging with clients to assist with R&D tax relief claims and ensuring documentation meets regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science and experience in the software/IT field, with strong communication skills and a desire to expand their tax technical knowledge.

Benefits

Flexible working

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Desire to learn about preparing R&D tax claims.
• Prior experience in the software/IT industry is helpful.
• Enthusiasm for building tax technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Communicate confidently with senior colleagues.
• Support client meetings across the region.
• Prepare documentation to support R&D claims.
• Input on claim methodologies development.

Skills

Knowledge of claim methodologies

Understanding of business and economic issues

Communication skills

Education

Computer Science degree or equivalent

Tools

Documentation tools

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to work in an actively growing, specialist Innovation Reliefs tax team at RSM within the London Region. The role involves engaging directly with the IT specialists and leaders in many different businesses who are at the forefront of their technology, while also experiencing a role in a global professional services firm. We are looking for a software specialist to work within our existing Innovation Reliefs team to help our clients claim R&D incentives. The existing team is very experienced in these tax reliefs but is seeking additional resource to augment our team with specialist capability for claims in the software / IT sector.

Responsibilities

• Communicating confidently and knowledgeably with senior colleagues within the National Innovation Reliefs team.
• Supporting meetings with clients and potential clients across the region to explain our services.
• Writing technical descriptions of the client\'s projects to include in the reports to be sent to HMRC, and also editing client drafted technical descriptions, highlighting areas for improvement and suggested changes.
• Preparing robust documentation to support the R&D claims based on the UK BEIS guidelines and CIRD manual.
• Coordinating and attending interviews with clients\' technical and finance teams to advise on the R&D tax relief and to assist with identification of qualifying R&D activities and expenditure.
• Inputting on claim methodologies development and supporting the preparation of R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC.
• Liaising with colleagues across other Taxes to build an internal network.
• Supporting with the identification of opportunities and pitching for work with both new and existing clients.
• Assisting the preparation of documentation and liaison with HMRC in response to enquiries into R&D Tax claims.
• Supporting R&D engagements including cost monitoring and billing, risk procedures, deliverables, and client relationships.
• Ensuring tax quality at all times by adhering to the firm\'s quality standards.
• Ensuring that the R&D engagement team are fully updated on your areas of project responsibility and any issues that might affect the client relationship.
• Maintaining an awareness of the firm\'s specialist services and publications, ensuring added value to clients and identifying opportunities for other service lines.

Qualifications

• Computer Science (or similar) degree or postgraduate qualification.
• Desire to learn about preparing and submitting R&D tax relief claims in the sector.
• Prior experience working in the software / IT industry.
• Enthusiasm for building tax technical knowledge of the UK\'s R&D tax incentives.
• Knowledge of different claim methodologies, especially any industry specific challenges, over a broad range of industries.
• Demonstrates an understanding of wider business and economic issues.

As one of the world\'s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions — we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you. As one of the world\'s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM will help you reach your full potential. Our Innovation Reliefs Team works with a range of companies, from start-ups to multinationals, to assist them in the preparation of claims for Research & Development tax relief and other innovation incentives.

The team has experienced rapid growth in recent years and is now looking to further expand the team to support the continued opportunities. We work with companies across all sectors, most notably manufacturing, engineering, life sciences, software and digital technologies to identify and prepare successful tax relief claims and access to other incentives. The variety of projects and impressive client list will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. With access to a global team that spans more than 120 countries, you\'ll have plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons. Discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking! Diversity and Inclusion at RSM: we aim to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We strive for diversity of background, experience and perspective in our teams to genuinely understand our clients\' needs. We are committed to an environment where our people can make a difference to themselves, their teams, and the success of our firm and clients. We support flexible working to help people manage family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments.