Incentives and Reliefs Assistant Manager
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Incentives and Reliefs team in our Manchester office. You will be responsible for assisting the managers and directors in managing a portfolio of clients and completing claims for Research and Development tax relief, patent box relief, and various creative industry reliefs. This will include leading client meetings/calls to discuss technical R&D projects, completing and reviewing project case study documents and claim calculations, and client liaison throughout each claim process.
Responsibilities
Client work
* Assist in managing a portfolio of R&D clients and their claims, including client relationship and workflow management
* Client liaison on technical R&D claim matters
* Conduct technical client interviews
* Prepare and review tax relief claims, including technical case study reports and claim calculations
* Ensure procedures are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance, where relevant
Staff Management and Development
* Liaison with managers and directors
* Appraisals/monitor staff performance
* On the job training/mentoring for junior staff on a one-to-one basis, including technical and procedural matters
* Dealing with staff questions
Personal Development (Technical & Other)
* On the job training
* Reading; internal meetings; internal and external seminars and courses
* Awareness/interest in what other parts of the firm can do, to encourage cross-referrals
Qualifications
* Strong communication skills, both written and oral
* Teamwork skills – ability to organise and support others
* Problem solving - positive attitude to solving problems and deliver outcomes
* Strong workflow management skills
* Commercially aware
* Demonstrable experience of managing people
* Strong IT skills, including Excel proficiency
Additional
* Chartered tax advisor (CTA) and/or accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA), or international equivalent
* Formal university/professional qualification in a field of natural science/technology (e.g. engineering, software development) and two+ years of experience working in that field
* Proficiency in English and Mathematics
Additional Information
* As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
* Competitive salary
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Pension contribution
* Hybrid working model (role dependent)
* Generous holiday package
* Option to purchase additional holiday
* Shared parental leave
* Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Eye care support
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
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