Innovation Reliefs Assistant Manager
RSM UK, Manchester, England – Join RSM, one of the world's largest audit, tax and consulting networks.
Our National Innovation & Capital Tax Reliefs Team assists companies in preparing R&D tax relief claims. As an Innovation Reliefs Assistant Manager, you will work across sectors such as manufacturing, engineering, life sciences, software, and digital technologies.
You’ll make an impact by:
* Developing claim methodologies and managing the preparation of R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC.
* Coordinating and leading meetings with clients to advise on R&D tax relief and identifying qualifying R&D activities and expenditure.
* Analysing and compiling high quality qualifying R&D expenditure calculations.
* Writing technical descriptions of clients’ projects to include in reports.
* Collaborating with the wider team and supporting business development opportunities.
* Ensuring the R&D engagement team is fully updated on progress and any issues that might affect the client relationship.
* Working collaboratively with other members of the IR team regionally and nationally.
What we’re looking for:
* Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CA, ACA, CTA) or working towards one.
* In‑depth knowledge of Innovation Reliefs.
* Experience preparing and submitting R&D tax relief claims across sectors with varied claim methodologies.
* Strong technical knowledge of UK R&D tax incentives.
* Ability to draft concise project technical descriptions and respond to HMRC enquiries.
* Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
What we can offer you:
* Hybrid and flexible working.
* 26 days holiday (with option to purchase additional days).
* Well‑being support: financial wellbeing tools, electric car scheme, virtual GP access.
* Access to 300+ on‑demand courses from our talent development team.
Diversity and inclusion are core to RSM. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and encourage all candidates to apply.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Product management and marketing / Accounting industry.
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