Senior Capital Allowances Consultant

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AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm which is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses and organisations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. From high-performance buildings and infrastructure, to resilient communities and environments, to stable and secure nations, our work is transformative, differentiated and vital.

AECOM’s Fiscal Incentives team is looking to recruit a senior consultant to join the team in London. The team has a rich pedigree providing a range of property-related tax reliefs and credits for our extensive client base, both in the UK and overseas. The team provides specialist services including capital allowances, VAT, research & development tax credits, land remediation relief and international depreciation services to an extensive range of clients. The team has seen significant growth and we are seeking an individual to contribute to its continuing success. The successful candidate will have experience of the UK’s capital allowances regime, and a background in the construction or property sectors will be helpful.

The role is a great opportunity for an individual looking to take the next step in their career, wanting to take full ownership of the delivery of capital allowances claims, including the management of portfolios, expand their skills in associated fields and develop sales prospects. The successful candidate will be given ample opportunity to develop the skills for successful project delivery and client management, and to progress their career with one of the world’s most exciting businesses. Key responsibilities will be to engage with and manage the delivery of capital allowances claims for portfolio clients, liaise with colleagues across the broader business to develop new client relationships, and to help AECOM’s Fiscal Incentives service to continue to grow.

The successful candidate will be a key member of a growing team. They will have the opportunity to develop their property tax skills in the various disciplines that we cover and will be encouraged to identify and pursue business development opportunities. The successful candidate will also get the opportunity to work closely with senior members of the team to cultivate sales from both new and existing clients. Support will also be given to progress relevant professional qualifications.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Technical assessment of projects in line with relevant legislation, legal precedent and HMRC guidance to ensure that valid claims can be made.
• Undertake property surveys to support claim process.
• Preparation of compliant, high-quality capital allowances claims utilising in-house software.
• Management of multiple claims for corporate clients.
• Effective management of claim process, including liaison with clients, consultants and colleagues to ensure claims are optimised and deadlines met.
• Support claims in the event of HMRC enquiries.
• Attend meetings, build and develop effective working relationships with colleagues, intermediaries and other networks to help develop new business opportunities.
• Undertake in-house project management and quality control systems/protocols.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge.
• Work with senior team to develop capability in other service areas such as land remediation relief, VAT and international depreciation.
• Drive self-development through external training, the performance management process and AECOM University training resource.

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