R&D Tax - IT Manager
EY's Global Grants, Credits, and Incentives team is a highly successful group that includes tax and engineering specialists working with a variety of high-profile clients, from FTSE 100 and 250 multinational companies to fast-growing tech start-ups. Within this team, we have a specialized group focused on providing R&D incentives support to companies in the Financial Services sector.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting chance for an established R&D advisor with a software engineering background to advance their career as an R&D IT Manager in the Financial Services sector.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager with a solid understanding of the UK R&D scheme and experience in supporting companies with R&D claims related to software development.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Project managing the delivery of a caseload of R&D claims for a range of businesses, from small to very large and complex.
- Conducting detailed technical discussions with clients to explain the meaning of R&D for tax purposes and help them understand which elements of their work meet the criteria.
- Preparing and reviewing technical documents that explain the R&D activities undertaken on client projects based on gathered information.
- Providing coaching and training to junior team members.
- Involvement in business development, identifying, and winning new opportunities.
- Assisting in engaging with HMRC to resolve R&D questions.
- Previous R&D experience.
- IT industry experience, specifically as a software developer or engineer.
- Experience in the Financial Services sector is beneficial.
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving claim preparation methods.
- Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence in public speaking.
- Highly motivated self-starter with a proven track record of initiative, along with a collaborative and team-building attitude.