If you enjoy solving technical problems, asking good questions and turning complex information into clear writing, this is a chance to build specialist R&D tax expertise while working directly with growing UK businesses.
The Company
Our client is a growing business growth and funding consultancy based in Glasgow, supporting ambitious businesses with services including R&D tax relief, other tax incentives, accountancy, funding and HMRC enquiry support. The team takes a hands-on approach to client work and focuses on delivering technically robust, well-supported advice. You will join a relatively lean team where your development is taken seriously and where there is room to shape your career as your skills grow.
The Role
As a Graduate Junior Technical Consultant, you will help businesses explain the technical work behind their R&D projects and turn those conversations into clear, compliant technical reports. You do not need previous R&D tax experience. Instead, we are looking for someone who can understand unfamiliar subjects, communicate confidently and develop the technical knowledge required for the role.
You will speak with clients, investigate their projects and learn how to assess and articulate the technical aspects of R&D for tax purposes. With experience, there is scope to progress into more senior technical responsibilities, management, sales or specialist areas, depending on your interests.
- Interview clients to understand their R&D activities, challenges and technical projects.
- Research and analyse technical information across a variety of business sectors.
- Develop clear case studies and technical reports for R&D tax claims.
- Explain complex technical and tax concepts in straightforward language.
- Support compliant reporting and learn to assess R&D eligibility.
- Build your technical knowledge through hands-on client work and feedback.
Benefits and Perks
You will receive hands-on training in a client-facing technical role, with the opportunity to develop specialist R&D tax knowledge and build a longer-term career within the business. As well as a starting salary of £25-30k you will also get the following benefits:
- Annual salary reviews linked to growth and performance
- Hands-on training and mentoring within the team
- Potential longer-term hybrid working options
- Clear scope to develop into senior technical, management, sales or specialist roles
- Opportunity to study for accountancy related qualifications after a few years if desired
Requirements
We are more interested in how you think and communicate than simply your degree classification.
Must-Have
- Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with clients
- Ability to understand complex information and explain it clearly
- Strong written skills and attention to detail
- Curiosity, adaptability and willingness to learn specialist technical knowledge
- Degree in engineering, science, geography, economics, accounting or another relevant subject.
Nice-to-Have
- Interest in R&D, tax, technology or business advisory work
- Any internship, placement or client-facing experience would be a bonus
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If you want a graduate role where you can develop specialist expertise, work with real businesses and see your knowledge grow quickly, we would like to hear from you.
