United Kingdom Job Openings
RSM
Software Associate - Innovation Reliefs
Bristol
FULL TIME
September 6, 2024
Job available in these locations:
Bristol, United Kingdom
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Eastleigh, Southampton, United Kingdom
Software Associate - Innovation Reliefs
About the department
When you become part of our Tax team, you’ll discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it. We’re simply not a one-size-fits-all firm and work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of RSM and our clients.
Our National Innovations Relief 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. We work with companies across all sectors, most notably manufacturing, engineering, life sciences, software and digital technologies to assist them to identify and prepare successful tax relief claims. The variety of projects and impressive client list will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally.
About the role An exciting opportunity to work in a growing, specialist Innovation Reliefs tax team at RSM. The role involves working directly with the IT specialists in many different businesses who are at the forefront of their technology, whilst also experiencing a role in a global professional services firm.
We are looking for a motivated individual with a background in IT and/or Software Engineering 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 would benefit from more specialist input for claims in software / IT. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding and passion for technologies; strong communication skills to help in talking to clients, and clear and concise writing skills to help with describing these projects in writing.
Your main responsibility will be to work closely with our client’s technical team from across a range of industry sectors. Leveraging from your background and experience in IT / software, you will be responsible for analysing technical aspects of their projects and assisting them in determining whether those projects are eligible for R&D tax relief.
Responsibilities:
When you become part of our Tax team, you’ll discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it. We’re simply not a one-size-fits-all firm and work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of RSM and our clients.
Our National Innovations Relief 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. We work with companies across all sectors, most notably manufacturing, engineering, life sciences, software and digital technologies to assist them to identify and prepare successful tax relief claims. The variety of projects and impressive client list will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally.
About the role An exciting opportunity to work in a growing, specialist Innovation Reliefs tax team at RSM. The role involves working directly with the IT specialists in many different businesses who are at the forefront of their technology, whilst also experiencing a role in a global professional services firm.
We are looking for a motivated individual with a background in IT and/or Software Engineering 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 would benefit from more specialist input for claims in software / IT. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding and passion for technologies; strong communication skills to help in talking to clients, and clear and concise writing skills to help with describing these projects in writing.
Your main responsibility will be to work closely with our client’s technical team from across a range of industry sectors. Leveraging from your background and experience in IT / software, you will be responsible for analysing technical aspects of their projects and assisting them in determining whether those projects are eligible for R&D tax relief.
Responsibilities:
-
Completing technical discussions with clients to develop an understanding of the technical nature of their IT and software projects.
-
Facilitating application of the HMRC R&D guidelines to identify projects which may be eligible for tax reliefs.
-
Working with senior colleagues to managing R&D engagements, including financial management and billing, staffing, risk procedures, deliverables, and client relationships.
-
Meeting with clients and potential clients across to explain our services.
-
Working with senior colleagues to determine an appropriate scope of work and budget for each client and proposing a fee quote.
-
Working with senior colleagues to develop claim methodologies and manage the preparation of R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC.
-
Supporting senior colleagues during technical 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.
-
Writing technical descriptions of the client’s projects to include in the reports to be sent to HMRC, and also edit client drafted technical descriptions, highlighted areas for improvement and suggested changes.
-
Assisting with preparing robust costing and technological documentation to support the R&D claims based on the UK BIS guidelines and CIRD manual.
-
Updating the R&D engagement team on project progress and any issues which may affect the client relationship.
-
Building an internal network within the wider parts of the firm and an external network with intermediary companies.
-
Preparing documentation and liaison with HMRC in response to enquiries into R&D Tax claims.
-
Reviewing work completed by more junior staff for accuracy and completeness, offering constructive feedback where appropriate.
-
Developing supportive and effective working relationships with members of the team.
-
Continually developing an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading, training and courses.
- Always ensuring tax quality by adhering to the firm’s quality standards.
About the ideal candidate
The ideal applicant will hold a Computer Science (or similar) degree or post-graduate qualification, with prior practical experience in a software, technology or R&D role. An understanding of the UK’s R&D tax incentives is beneficial but not essential.
The ideal applicant will hold a Computer Science (or similar) degree or post-graduate qualification, with prior practical experience in a software, technology or R&D role. An understanding of the UK’s R&D tax incentives is beneficial but not essential.
-
Excellent communication skills, with a clear and concise writing style and the ability to liaise confidentially and knowledgeably with individuals at all levels.
-
Good project management skills and ability to manage own workload.
-
Experience of client handling or stakeholder management.
- Strong teamwork skills with the desire to work collaboratively both locally and nationally.
Experienced hire
Permanent
BRISTOL
Tax
New Job Alerts
Grovefield Dental Surgery
Private Associate Dentist
North Walsham
FULL TIME
November 14, 2024
View Job Description
IVC Evidensia UK
Senior People Analyst & Insight Lead - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Keynsham
November 14, 2024
View Job DescriptionHazelwick SchoolWest Sussex
Communication Support Assistant for deaf students
Three Bridges
FULL TIME & PART TIME
November 14, 2024
View Job Description
Righton Blackburns Ltd
Warehouse Operative/Driver
Norwich
FULL TIME & PART TIME
November 14, 2024
View Job Description
AppCheck
Graduate Sales Executive - Tech Sales / SaaS
Leeds
FULL TIME
November 14, 2024
View Job DescriptionLooking for similar job?
FDM Group (Graduate)
Software Engineering Graduate Programme - London
London
FULL TIME
August 2, 2024
View Job Description
e-Careers Limited
Trainee Software Developer
Birmingham
FULL TIME & PART TIME
August 25, 2024
View Job DescriptionNavos Technologies
Junior Software Support Engineer
Bristol
FULL TIME
August 19, 2024
View Job DescriptionSee What’s New: RSM Job Opportunities
RSM
Manager/Associate Director, Contract Audit, Internal Audit (Managing Consultant)
London
FULL TIME
November 3, 2024
View Job Description
RSM
Assistant Manager, Contract Audit, Internal Audit
London
FULL TIME
October 25, 2024
View Job DescriptionNew Job Alerts
Grovefield Dental Surgery
Private Associate Dentist
North Walsham
FULL TIME
November 14, 2024
View Job Description
IVC Evidensia UK
Senior People Analyst & Insight Lead - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Keynsham
November 14, 2024
View Job DescriptionHazelwick SchoolWest Sussex
Communication Support Assistant for deaf students
Three Bridges
FULL TIME & PART TIME
November 14, 2024
View Job Description
Righton Blackburns Ltd
Warehouse Operative/Driver
Norwich
FULL TIME & PART TIME
November 14, 2024
View Job Description
AppCheck
Graduate Sales Executive - Tech Sales / SaaS
Leeds
FULL TIME
November 14, 2024
View Job Description