Overview

RSM UK Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Responsibilities

• Developing claim methodologies and managing the preparation of R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC.
• Leading meetings with clients to advise on R&D tax relief and assisting with identification of qualifying R&D activities and expenditure.
• Analysing and compiling high quality qualifying R&D expenditure calculations.
• Demonstrating your expertise in writing technical descriptions of the client’s projects to include in the reports.
• Identifying, leading on, and progressing business development opportunities, pitching for work with both new and existing clients.
• Managing and developing junior members of the team.
• Ensuring that the R&D engagement team are fully updated on progress and any issues that might affect the client relationship.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the IR team in the region and nationally.

Qualifications

• Proven track record and in depth knowledge of Innovation Reliefs.
• Experience in preparing and submitting R&D tax relief claims across sectors, and knowledge of different claim methodologies, especially any industry specific challenges, over a broad range of industries.
• Strong level of tax technical knowledge of the UK’s R&D tax incentives.
• Experience in drafting project technical descriptions with a clear and concise writing style and with reference to the DSIT guidelines on R&D for tax purposes.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in responding to HMRC enquiries.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 26 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team.

Diversity & Inclusion

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Accounting