Location – Birmingham (open to flexible working)
Our client’s specialist Innovation & Technology Group comprises engineers, software programmers and scientists as well as specialist finance professionals such as auditors and tax accountants all of whom are experienced in claiming R&D tax relief. The Innovation and Technology team provide the following services:
- Claiming R&D tax relief
- R&D Allowances (RDAs)
- Grants
- Patent Box
- International R&D relief
The role
This is a client facing role where you will be working with key business stakeholders (CEO, finance director, technical director) from a wide range of industry sectors undertaking development activities within the field of Software engineering. A key aspect for this role will be the ability to translate complex ideas into non-technical concepts and communicate these to a broad client base, as well as the ability to build rapport with the client and manage all aspects of the project. As part of a fast-growing team, you will have the opportunity to contribute in sales, marketing and mentoring activities to support the business growth.
Skills and attributes
When you join our client, they’ll make your growth their priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, they can help you go far. They’re looking for someone with:
- A holder of a recognised Computer Sciences university degree (MSc and / or PhD). This in combination with a business degree would be an advantage
- Ideally, some experience in software development and programming in two or more of the following: SQL, Oracle, X10, .NET CLR,JVM, JavaScript, C#, XML, HTML, PHP, Solaris, Redhat
- 4 years of experience in the R&D tax relief services or industry equivalent
- Excellent communication (both spoken and written)
- Strong numerical ability
- Curiosity, awareness and an interest in the fields of science, technology and innovation
- Be highly proactive in the approach to new work opportunities
- Team player and ability to work on own initiative
- Able to project a professional, credible image
- Trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality
- Able to travel to clients’ premises for meetings and on-site reviews as well as other offices as needed
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