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Tax Assistant Manager - Innovation Reliefs and Incentives, Edinburgh
Client:
KPMG
Location:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
233681a28750
Job Views:
10
Posted:
28.04.2025
Expiry Date:
12.06.2025
Job Description:
At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people – their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy to our diversity and inclusion targets – we’re making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it.
KPMG’s Innovation Reliefs and Incentives team is made up of tax, engineering, science and technology specialists delivering expert advice to a broad range of clients across almost every industry sector. As one of the largest teams in the industry, our continued investment in innovation advisory means that we seek engineers, scientists and tax professionals to join us on the next exciting phase of our growth.
Our team works with clients from owner managed business, to large multinational organisations, and we are looking for an Assistant Manager with a strong financial, accounting and tax background to assist clients across a suite of innovation advisory services including R&D tax Credits, Patent Box, R&D Allowances, Grants and Innovation Advisory services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an Honour/ Post Graduate Degree in finance, accounting and tax or other related discipline that either has industry financial experience or working knowledge of the R&D tax legislation.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Develop claim methodologies with project teams, including costing approaches, and deliver R&D tax relief and Patent Box claims for submission to HMRC, taking responsibility for managing the delivery of these claims.
* Lead or co-lead meetings with financial client stakeholders; provide expert advice on innovation advisory services (R&D, Patent Box, Grant Applications), supporting technical specialists in meetings with senior technical client stakeholders.
* Write accurate, substantive claim documents supporting R&D tax claims, including reviewing documents prepared by junior colleagues.
* Prepare and manage technical and financial components of client deliverables, ensuring correct quantification of claims and documenting work for submission to HMRC or funding organizations.
* Assist in managing client projects across tax and technical work streams, managing conflicting resource requirements.
* Lead projects and advise clients on applying complex legislation to real-life situations.
* Liaise with HMRC specialists to facilitate claim agreements.
* Establish and maintain strong client relationships, building an internal network within the wider tax practice.
* Take responsibility for your work, delivering high-quality advice and managing risks, including coaching and developing junior staff.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Honours or Post Graduate Degree in finance, accounting, tax, or related discipline.
* Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills to apply legislation to real-life situations.
* Strong communication skills to lead discussions and explain complex concepts to clients with diverse backgrounds.
* Ability to produce professional documentation and reports for senior stakeholders.
* Project management skills and ability to manage workload and delegate effectively.
* Tax and accounting qualifications (e.g., CTA, ACA, ACCA) are desirable but not essential.
KPMG Overview
KPMG is part of a global network offering Audit, Tax & Legal, Consulting, Deal Advisory, and Technology services, with over 16,000 colleagues worldwide. We serve clients from start-ups to multinationals across various industries, tackling complex challenges with a clear vision: to be the preferred choice for clients, employees, and communities.
Service Line Information
The Claims and Incentives team is part of our Corporate Tax department, helping clients secure tax savings through government-sponsored reliefs and incentives. The team includes Fixed Asset Tax Services and Innovation Reliefs & Incentives, supporting clients with expenditure on fixed assets and innovative activities, respectively. The team’s diverse skill set includes technical specialists, scientists, engineers, IT experts, accountants, and tax advisers, working across the UK to meet client needs as a unified team.
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