R and D Tax Consultant

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom FI Group Full time

Job Description

Would you like to work for Europe’s largest innovation funding consultancy?

At FI Group we help SME companies to develop their innovative ideas by obtaining tax incentives and subsidies, both nationally and internationally. We are currently present in 14 countries and have more than 1,800 employees worldwide.

Why join us?

Helping ideas grow. Innovation is in our DNA We are committed to R & D as the basis for creating more competitive companies that provide solutions to change the present and improve the future of our society.

Our technical capacity and the fiscal knowledge of our professionals have led us to become leaders in the sector at the national level. However, we believe that our differential value resides in the values of our human capital: SYMPATHY , PROFESSIONALITY and HONESTY .

Our greatest value is the people who make up FI Group. We believe that our most important asset is our people and therefore we strive hard to ensure that our staff have job satisfaction in their roles

Do you want to know more about the current opportunity?

We are looking in Edinburgh for an R&D Tax Consultant to join our UK team

You will be working with a fast-paced, collaborative team, where you will be recognized and praised for your achievements. Working autonomously and managing your own workload, you will have the opportunity to work within a variety of sectors and industries and develop an array of new skills. You will be joining an incredibly friendly and welcoming workplace where you will be provided with extensive ongoing training across all divisions and development and fast progression opportunities within the business.

Role details and responsibilities:

· The Consultant will be responsible for providing specialist advice to FI Group UK’s clients on R&D tax reliefs, including the technical, tax, and financial aspects of the relief schemes.

· A key aspect of the role will be the management and preparation of written reports supporting claims for R&D tax reliefs.

· The Consultant will be expected to maintain excellent client relationships across a portfolio of clients.

· Meeting with clients/targets at all stages of the sales and production process to discuss R&D tax reliefs. This is likely to include both finance and senior technical contacts.

· Interviewing in-house technical staff to gain an understanding of their activities to determine whether the activity is eligible R&D for the purposes of the reliefs being sought.

· Working with the relevant client contacts to gather detailed financial, HR and any other data to facilitate the calculation of the relief, including where necessary designing methodologies for quantifying the eligible R&D expenditure.

· Preparing and reviewing structured reports in support of the claims made, including descriptions of the R&D projects identified and setting out why the projects are considered eligible for relief.

· Contacting and liaising directly with HMRC on behalf of clients to discuss and obtain agreement on the claims, including attending meetings, telephone calls and drafting written correspondence.

Required skills and Background:

  • Our ideal candidate will be from a Financial or Technical background, with at least 2 years in the R&D Tax field experience.
  • Experience in writing technical documentation and professional correspondence would also be preferable.
  • In addition, any experience in professional practice, accountancy or tax roles, or experience in dealing with HMRC, would be desirable.
  • Ability to understand and communicate effectively with researchers, scientists, engineers, and developers.
  • Ability to explain and describe activities (i.e. to HMRC) in a clear and concise manner.
  • Be able to defend and justify the financial side when dealing with HMRC inquiries.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, written English, and language skills are essential, including the ability to explain complex tax and technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
  • Independent, hard worker, motivated, good interpersonal skills, and a strong taste for a challenge.
  • Willing to work in a diversified role as the role is diverse and involves elements of financial, technical, project management and teamwork, and client service skills.
  • Ability to manage a high workload as the job requires providing a professional service to approximately 30 clients per year through the management of the financial and technical aspects of their claims.
  • Able to create good relationships with the rest of the team and contribute to the good atmosphere we have.
  • We would like you to be curious and able to step out of your comfort zone.

Here is a peek at some of our employee perks:

· 25 Days of Holiday per annum with an increment of one day for each year of service

· One mental health day per year, on top of your annual leave allowance – a day off for everyone in the office, to completely disconnect from work

· 5% Company Pension matched contribution

· Company laptop and mobile phone

· Flexitime and Hybrid work model: Helping you to balance your work and family life.

· Private Health Cover from day one

· Enhanced maternity and paternity policy

· Variable annual bonus scheme

· Employee Referral Bonus – We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our FI Group family.

If this opportunity and challenge is what you are looking for, do not hesitate to apply. Looking forward to meeting you

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