The role does not involve performing R&D itself. Instead, Associate Consultants work with companies to:

Understand their technological development activities and projects;
Analyse projects and supporting expenditure against UK R&D tax legislation and guidance; and
Support the preparation of high-quality R&D tax claims align with UK R&D tax legislation.
Participate in client workshops alongside the engagement team to understand client activities, technical projects and qualifying criteria.
Take clear, structured, and relevant notes to support technical reporting and claim preparation.
Build effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and external advisers under guidance from senior team members.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of client's projects and assist the client in identifying how aspects of the projects and activities may meet the UK R&D tax legislation and DSIT guidelines with support from senior engagement team members.
Develop an understanding of the differences between R&D incentives (ERIS, Merged RDEC, RDA) and how they apply to different business scenarios.
Supporting technical project descriptions, under review from senior engagement team members.
Support the preparation of R&D cost calculations, and summary schedules under review from senior engagement team members.
Assist senior engagement team with responding to HMRC queries or enquiries where required, contributing to analysis and supporting documentation under supervision.
Learn how to evidence and defend R&D claims in line with UK R&D tax legislation.
Actively develop technical and legislative knowledge through training and hands-on client delivery .
Build skills in professional services including communication, teamwork , technical writing, and structured problem solving.
Progress towards increased ownership of projects and responsibility, with a clear pathway to Consultant.
Hands-on training from Senior Consultants and Managers;
Mentoring through working directly on live client projects;
Exposure to a wide range of industries and technologies; and

Knight R&D is looking for an Associate R&D Tax Consultant, to join their ambitious, highly motivated, and collaborative team of R&D Tax Incentive professionals with a wealth of diverse experience in corporation tax and the Software, IT, Science and Engineering fields. The role is for candidates with a technical background in science, engineering or technology with strong analytical and problem solving skills who are looking to build a career in R&D tax incentives and professional services., Degree-level qualification in Science, technology or engineering fields.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft suite.
Ability to learn quickly and work both independently and as a team member while taking direction and feedback from senior team members.
Genuine interest in science, technology and engineering fields.

Basic salary £28K - £35K (starting salary is dependent on location, experience, qualifications and transferable skills) + bonuses
Hybrid working, 2 days per week based in our London or Liverpool office
Clear progression opportunities to Consultant roles and beyond
Exposure to medium & large sized businesses

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