The Tax team works with clients across a broad spectrum, from high net worth individuals through to large corporates and not-for-profit entities. The team has an international presence and offers compliance services for complex clients through to delivering exciting projects of an advisory nature. In this role you will work closely with a newly appointed Tax Director and lead on a portfolio of clients focused mainly on R&D tax relief. To support the firm’s ambitious growth plans, this has been identified as an area of growth for the business and we are committed to investing in this offering. We are especially interested in hearing from anyone with demonstrated experience in Patent Box and Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR). As one of the first people into this specialist team, this role also offers a clear pathway to senior manager and beyond.
What will I be doing?
As an Innovation Tax Manager you will have ownership of the following tasks:
* Delivering high‑quality R&D tax assignments with minimal Partner/Director review.
* Providing manager‑level sign‑off on technical queries (including HMRC enquiries) and support across the business.
* Supervising and delegating R&D tax advisory work to juniors effectively.
* Identifying and converting new opportunities for R&D tax services within existing client relationships.
* Responding to enquiries from potential new clients, including those via the website.
* Overseeing client onboarding, AML procedures, WIP control, and billing for R&D tax engagements.
* Supporting team development through coaching, mentoring, and leading team meetings.
Qualifications & Experience
Whilst having the following experience is advantageous, we value passion and potential. If you meet the minimum criteria listed below and are eager to develop yourself, we would love to hear from you:
* CTA and/or ACA qualified with experience managing R&D tax portfolios (minimum criteria).
* Skilled in assessing materiality and risk in R&D tax assignments (minimum criteria).
* Ability to ensure technical and compliance standards are met in R&D tax files.
* Capable of producing high‑quality technical documentation and correspondence.
* Articulate communicator with credibility among clients and colleagues.
* Organised and effective in planning and delegation.
Benefits
In addition to your salary, we also offer the following benefits:
* 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday)
* Private medical
* Contributory pension scheme
* 4x life assurance
* All employee share scheme
* Company car and fuel card via salary sacrifice
* Family friendly policies e.g. paid time off for dependants
* 2 days paid for volunteering
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including shopping discount
We are a well‑established, independently owned firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering a comprehensive range of services including audit, accounting, tax, and corporate finance. We proudly support a diverse client base across the UK and internationally, with a strong focus on entrepreneurial, owner‑managed businesses that share our passion for innovation. We are an award‑winning, top‑30 accountancy and business advisory firm serving private clients and regional, national and international businesses.
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