Overview

R&D Tax Credits Software & IT Specialist - Senior Associate. Join PwC UK. A career within Corporate Tax services, advising clients on their tax obligations and the impact tax has on their business. You’ll advise clients on local and overseas tax affairs, act as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. Support tax strategy, ensure tax compliance, and provide application support to achieve 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 focuses on growth and serves a wide range of clients across industries including engineering, pharmaceuticals, food & drink, manufacturing, financial services and IT & software development. This role suits someone with a background in computer science/software engineering who enjoys learning cutting-edge technologies and applying software and technology knowledge in a client-facing role. The team is part of a large national network of ICI specialists with some location flexibility. The role is client-facing from day one, with an expectation to quickly establish and maintain effective working relationships and independently lead client communications. Previous experience in R&D Tax credits is not essential.

What Your Day 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.
• Support and development of junior staff, sharing knowledge through coaching and encouraging development through exposure to practical application of the legislation.
• Engage in business development and look for opportunities to win work for existing clients and new targets.
• Manage multiple stakeholders including colleagues across the national ICI network.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge on industry developments and tax regulations.

This Role Is For You If

• Bachelor’s or Master’s 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 to lead client interactions and liaise with PwC teams in translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and take responsibility for your own development.
• Passion for client service and enthusiasm to engage with clients at all levels of seniority.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple clients and stakeholders.
• Excel/analytical skills to understand numerical aspects of claims and compile them.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically to develop solutions.

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Accounting