Location – Manchester (open to flexible working)
The firm’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
- 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
- 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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