R&D Tax - Science / Engineering Consultant - Birmingham

If you're looking to join a rapidly growing Research and Development tax team, bringing the benefits of not only a variety of work, clients and project teams but also with strong support structures in place to help you achieve your career goals, this is the team for you!

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An exciting opportunity to work in EY's Global Grants Credits & Incentives team based in our central Birmingham office, alongside other STEM professionals, as well as tax and accounting colleagues.

As a Senior Science/Engineering Consultant you will be working with a variety of clients from owner managed businesses to multinational groups, who are at the front line in developing cutting edge technology which is helping the UK to stay as a market leader by encouraging investment into research and development.

The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of a diverse team of highly successful industry and tax specialists. You will be required to lead interviews with the senior and lead technical personnel at our clients across a wide range of different industries to help identify the scientific and technological aspects of their R&D projects that qualify for R&D tax relief. You will play an active role in writing and reviewing reports of clients' R&D projects and taking part in extensive client communication.

As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims.

Your key responsibilities

• Working as an effective member of a project team, exhibiting strong communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with other team members of different skill sets
• Writing and reviewing compelling technical project reports to bring out the key technical factors of client projects to support R&D tax claims
• Take a leading role in interaction with clients' senior technical and engineering staff in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of the projects undertaken and identify how aspects of projects meet the R&D Guidelines
• Application of advanced problem-solving skills and critical thinking to apply to project execution and delivery
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients to provide high levels of client service
• Responsible for high-quality delivery of advice and solutions to major clients, ensuring management of risk and reputation
• A keen desire to adapt and flex existing knowledge to different sectors and build on core capabilities

• A strong interest in science, technology, and engineering problems
• You have industry-based experience in dealing with technological challenges faced by industry professionals, such as engineering design, experimental process, the development or improvement of manufacturing processes, development of new products and improvement to existing products
• You have the ability to swiftly adapt to and learn about different industry sectors - such as automotive, aerospace, civil, defence, food & drink, life sciences, electronics, and have strong business acumen
• You can interact readily with other technical professionals, have great interpersonal skills and excel in producing a concise summary of information
• Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential
• Interest in project and company finances and the application of tax treatment

• Degree qualified - Science, technology, or engineering
• Science, technology, or engineering industry experience (2+ years)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management
• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

• Previous R&D tax experience is not required, but is advantageous

• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output