STEM Consultant – R&D Tax Consultancy Services

taylorollinson Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy is seeking a STEM Consultant to support clients in the Scientific and Technology sectors. This office-based role in the UK involves liaising with start-ups to understand their needs regarding funding and R&D tax credits. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Science or Engineering, along with excellent communication skills. A generous salary and benefits package is offered, along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous salary

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Excellent training program

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering is essential, preferably a 2:1 or higher.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work independently and engage clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with innovative start-ups and scale-ups to understand funding challenges.
• Researching the market and keeping up with industry trends.
• Produce spreadsheets and written reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Attention to detail

Good level of numeracy

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Science, Engineering, or Technology

Job description

STEM Consultant – R&D Tax Consultancy Services

Degree in Science, Engineering or Technology (or equivalent industry experience)?

Looking for a client-focused, office-based STEM job rather than in a lab?

Confident communicator: excellent written & verbal skills with attention to detail and a good level of numeracy?

Ambitious, career-driven and eager to learn new skills?

Salary: £attractive with good salary progression

Location: Office based (W Lancs/Cheshire)

Our client is a financial consultancy that provides advice and support on R&D credits to clients in the Scientific and Technology sector. This role will involve desk research to generate detailed technical/financial reports in support of clients' Research and Development activities to enable reimbursement of tax due on expenses.

The role will involve working closely with clients who operate across STEM markets and carry out a range of R&D activities in the UK. Clients will be mainly SMEs, and you will be working with senior operational staff within those organizations to gather the information required to submit successful applications.

Specific duties will involve:

• Liaising with innovative start-ups and scale-ups in the UK, gaining a deep understanding of funding schemes and government funding options.
• Liaising with founders and directors of scientific & tech-start-ups to understand their technology advancements and funding challenges.
• Learning about accounting principles.
• Researching the market and keeping up to date with industry trends.
• Liaising with clients face-to-face, over the phone, and in-person.
• Producing spreadsheets and written reports in a timely manner.

The successful candidate will be a confident, independent self-starter who loves finding new ways of engaging clients. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. A degree in science or engineering is essential (2:1 or higher preferred). In return, the company offers a generous salary, excellent benefits package, opportunities for career development, and an excellent training program.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.