We are seeking an experienced R&D Manager or Assistant Manager to join our in‑house R&D tax team. Our firm serves a diverse client portfolio spanning various business sectors, offering opportunities to work on a wide range of R&D tax projects. As a member of our team, you will work with senior staff to lead the preparation of R&D claims, ensuring compliance with R&D tax legislation and providing valuable expertise to our clients.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate confidently and knowledgeably with senior colleagues within the R&D, corporate tax, audit, and accounts teams.
* Support client meetings, whilst explaining our services effectively.
* Manage and successfully deliver R&D tax projects, emphasizing technical excellence and practical, business‑driven solutions.
* Prepare comprehensive documentation in line with UK BEIS guidelines and CIRD manual to support R&D claims while adhering to the firm's quality standards.
* Craft technical descriptions of client projects for inclusion in reports to be submitted to HMRC, and edit client‑drafted descriptions for improvements.
* Coordinate and participate in interviews with clients' technical and finance teams, advising on R&D tax relief and qualifying R&D activities and expenditures.
* Contribute to claim methodology development and assist in the preparation of R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC.
* Support R&D engagements, including cost monitoring, billing, risk management, deliverables, and client relationships.
* Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, delivering high levels of client service.
* Foster relationships within the firm and externally with clients and managing client expectations.
* Keep all relevant teams and Partners informed about project responsibilities and any issues that may impact client relationships.
* Collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines to build an internal network.
Qualifications
* Proactive, resilient, and driven with recent practical experience managing an R&D tax portfolio.
* Leadership: Strong managerial skills and up‑to‑date working knowledge of R&D tax issues.
* Background: Experience in organising the delivery of R&D tax work, problem‑solving, and taking initiative.
* Collegiality: Confidence and professionalism to establish credibility at all levels.
* Business Building: Commercial acumen and a clear understanding of client requirements.
* Qualifications: Preferably CTA/ATT and/or ACA/ACCA/qualified.
Benefits
* 35 hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10‑4).
* Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme.
* Excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family‑friendly policies.
* Eligibility for the firm's Profit‑Sharing Plan. Paid in December.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top.
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