At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage capital allowances claims and engage with clients to drive business growth.
- Company: AECOM, a leading infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to building a better world.
- Benefits: Career progression opportunities, professional development support, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with senior members and develop diverse skills.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in property tax services.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and experience in UK capital allowances regime.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
- Primary Location: UK - London - Aldgate Tower
Job Description
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
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.
Qualifications
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
- Experience of the UK capital allowances regime.
- Experience in a property, finance or construction environment.
- Experience of working on several projects, whilst able to meet deadlines.
- 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 (Behavioural 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.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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