R&D Associate

Our client is an FTSE 350 Accountancy firm with Global operations.

This an exciting role for a technology enthusiast, interested in learning and writing about innovative technologies being developed in the UK. It is also an opportunity to learn about the UK Research & Development (R&D) tax legislation, and how this legislation is applied and rewards the companies that carry out the R&D.

The role is ideal for a Computer Scientist or other engineering university graduate who is interested in gaining a broad knowledge of current R&D areas. It will involve collaboration with a large team of legislation and technology experts.

Typical activities to be performed include:

• Join technology interviews and write detailed notes

• Write initial drafts summarising the technology interviews

• Research to help summarise the technology terms discussed

• Write documents that summarise the R&D analysis process

• Work with tools [e.g. Power Point] to prepare presentations

• Preparation of emails to send to engineers being interviewed

• On-the-job training to learn and summarise areas of technology

• Optional: Work with tools [e.g. Excel or Alteryx] to help quantify R&D

Requirements

• Effective verbal and written communication skills (English)

• Computer science or other engineering-related university degrees or masters

• Strong technical documentation writing skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Googles office suite

• Optional: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (or Alteryx) tools

Attributes

• Takes responsibility to complete tasks on time and at a high standard

• Contribute to a positive working environment by building collaborative

  relationships with team members; proactively seek guidance and feedback

• Committed to continuous training 

• Ability to analyse and anticipate requests and act according to expectations
• Enthusiasm about learning new technologies and writing summaries of these
• Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by working as a team member
  

Education

• Degree or Master's in a computer science or engineering-related discipline