My client is one of the leading Accountancy and Business Advisory practices in Northern Ireland. With over 20 years in business and multiple state of the art offices, their reputation continues to grow as a trusted partner & advisor to clients across the country.
We are currently recruiting for an R&D Consultant to join a specialist Research and Development Team.
The R&D team are responsible for assisting with a range of innovation incentives for clients of the Firm. The client base ranges from high technology start-ups through to construction & engineering firms to large multinational businesses.
Roles & Responsibilities;
· Identification of qualifying R&D projects and expenditure through participation in technical discussions with clients.
· Technical assessment of projects in line with HMRC R&D tax relief guidelines and preparation of supporting technical documentation.
· Supporting claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries.
· Developing own knowledge and skills in R&D tax relief and other related issues, keeping technical knowledge fully up to date and continuing to improve.
· Writing compelling technical project reports to bring out the key technical factors of client projects to support R&D claims.
· Interaction with clients' senior technical and engineering staff in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of the projects undertaken and review in the light of R&D Guidelines.
· Creating project files & maintaining information via a CRM system.
· Playing a key role in accelerating the growth of the business by identifying and securing new business opportunities.
· Interest in project and company finances and the application of tax treatment.
· Providing weekly/monthly reports to management.
· Preparing and completing R&D tax claims, liaising with the clients to submit amended tax computations and communications with HM Revenue & Customs to ensure efficient processing of the R&D claims.
What we’re looking for;
Essential;
· Degree educated with demonstratable previous experience in a similar role.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential.
· Flexible approach to working hours should client meetings be scheduled out of hours and a willingness to meet exacting service delivery standards.
· Project management skills and client relationship-building abilities
Desirable;
· Demonstrable technical knowledge of R&D tax relief, with experience in a specialist R&D firm or other accountancy practice.
· Experience in dealing with technological challenges faced by industry professionals, such as engineering design, the development or improvement of manufacturing processes, development of new products and improvement to existing products.
What’s in it for you;
· Excellent negotiable salary DOE & annual salary reviews
· Company ethos of promoting & ensuring an excellent work life balance
· Flexible & Remote/ Hybrid working available
· Vast range of unique benefits
· Commitment from us for continued learning and development
· Private Health insurance and enhanced employer pension contributions
· Enhanced annual leave entitlement
· 24/7 Access to mental health support
If this sounds like a role that could potentially be of interest to you, simply get in touch with Nathaniel Ferris by applying to this advert or giving me a call on 02890725675.
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