R&D Manager

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 and presentations, explaining our services effectively.
• Assist in identifying opportunities and participating in new business pitches for both new and existing clients.
• 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.
• Assist in preparing documentation and liaising with HMRC to address inquiries related to R&D Tax claims.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, delivering high levels of client service.
• Foster relationships within the firm and externally with clients, identifying growth opportunities 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.
• 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 organizing 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 and/or ACA/ACCA qualified.

General Requirements

• Ability to work flexibly, including outside of normal working hours and out-of-hours coverage when necessary.
• Willingness to travel to the firm’s offices as required.

Benefits

• A 35-hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (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 Statement

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is a top priority for us. We are committed to building an equitable culture of inclusion.

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