R&D Tax Credits Software & IT Specialist - Senior Associate
R&D Tax Credits Software & IT Specialist - Senior Associate
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Job Description
Line of Service
TaxIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
National Tax ServicesManagement Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
A career within Corporate Tax services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. Youll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis managing working capital and profit sharing for partners. Youll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.Our team helps our clients improve their tax function to control risk and facilitate better decision making. Youll focus on helping businesses with tax strategy ensuring tax compliance increasing post tax profits and providing application support to achieve the best corporate tax practices.
About the role:
We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our Tax Innovation & Capital Incentives (ICI) team based within our Listed and Inbound (L&I) tax team. The team has a strong focus on growth and a wide range of clients across all industries including engineering pharmaceuticals food & drink manufacturing financial services and IT & software development. This role is a great fit for someone with a background in computer science/ software engineering who enjoys learning about cutting-edge technologies and wants to apply their software and technology knowledge in a client facing role.
Our team is part of a large national network of ICI specialists and there is some flexibility on location. Members of our team come from diverse professional backgrounds including general tax audit and industry sectors bringing together varied skills and perspectives to deliver exceptional client service. The role is client-facing from day one with an expectation to quickly establish and maintain effective working relationships including independently leading client communications. This said previous experience in R&D Tax credits is not essential.
What you days will look like:
Taking a lead role in managing the client relationship which can include managing deadlines running parts of meetings handling day to day queries and establishing your role as a trusted contact.
Participation in interviews with client technical teams to support them in understanding the R&D tax legislation and identify qualifying R&D projects.
Preparation of technical reports which highlight the R&D activities undertaken by our clients across numerous industries (Technology Defence Pharma etc.).
Collaborate closely with internal financial teams to accurately quantify eligible R&D expenditures by understanding clients development activities and how these align with the definition of R&D.
Actively explore ways to add value for our clients by leveraging expertise within the broader tax team and across other service lines within the Firm.
The support and development of junior staff sharing your knowledge and expertise through coaching and recognising the need for all levels of the team to develop through exposure to practical application of the legislation.
Get involved proactively with business development and looking for opportunities to win work for existing clients of the business and new targets.
Manage multiple stakeholders including our colleagues across the national ICI network.
Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge on industry developments and tax regulations.
This role is for you if:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science Sciences Technology or related fields or industry experience in software engineering or IT.
- Strong ability to identify and articulate the research activities undertaken by our clients.
- Strong written and verbal skills are a must to enable you to take a lead role with clients and also liaise effectively with our team and the wider tax team at PwC in translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to be autonomous and lead self as you will be required to work independently and take responsibility for your own development
- Passion for client service and general enthusiasm is key as you will be encouraged to actively deal with clients at all levels of seniority
- Strong organisational skills are a must in order to manage working on a number of clients across our portfolio often with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally
- Excel/analytical skills would be beneficial to enable you to understand the numerical aspects of claims and compile these
- Good problem-solving skills you will be expected to think for yourself and come up with potential solutions/approaches
What you will receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life our benefits are designed to add value and support recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Accounting Practices Active Listening Analytical Thinking Communication Corporate Tax Planning Creativity Drafting Tax Documents Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Financial Audit Financial Review Financial Statement Analysis Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity Learning Agility Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends Optimism Preparing Tax Documents Project Management Regulatory Compliance Consulting Regulatory Submissions Filing Self-Awareness 9 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
YesGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
