Capital Allowances Consultant

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AECOM's Fiscal Incentives team is looking to recruit a 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 and growing client base. The team provides specialist services including capital allowances, VAT, research & development tax credits, land remediation relief and international depreciation. The team is experiencing significant growth, and we are seeking an individual to contribute to its continuing success.

The successful candidate is likely to have experience of the UK's capital allowances regime but a background in the construction or property sectors will be helpful and will enable the individual to successfully engage with new and existing clients. 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, expand their skills in associated fields and develop sales prospects.

Key responsibilities will initially be to deliver capital allowances claims 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. They will be given the opportunity to work with a range of clients on an exciting portfolio of projects, spanning a variety of sectors. 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.
• Undertaking property surveys to support claim process.
• Preparation of compliant, high-quality capital allowances claims utilising in-house software.
• 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.
• Utilise 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.

Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here's what we’re looking for:

• Degree in a relevant subject, such as quantity surveying.
• Relevant professional qualification such as RICS or ATT would be beneficial.

Skills and Experience:

• Understanding of construction technology and property finance;
• Motivated and able to self-manage a wide array of ongoing tasks;
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, often to challenging deadlines;
• Methodical and well organised;
• Analytical problem solving skills;
• Commercial outlook and desire to develop personal network.

Person Specification (Behavioral Attributes):

• Safeguard - To operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritising safety and security in all that you do.
• Be decisive - Know how to prioritise, advocate focus and accountability.
• Be impactful - Use clear and frequent communications, drive execution and results.
• Be client-focused - Be collaborative, innovative and strategic.
• Be the role model - Lead by example, demand excellence, maintain safety and integrity as top priorities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.