R&D Tax Assistant Manager
2 days ago
London
About the Firm Our client is an award-winning firm of chartered accountants and tax advisors, with over 45 partners and more than 600 staff. They provide advice and services to entrepreneurs, fast-growing and owner-managed businesses, large and listed groups, and not-for-profit organisations across the UK and internationally. Their culture is built around support, development, and progression, helping both employees and clients grow together. They are looking to recruit a Research & Development Tax Assistant Manager to join their Business Tax team. This role sits within a growing corporation tax specialist team, providing proactive corporation tax services to a broad client base across multiple sectors, with a particular focus on software clients. The successful candidate will be client-facing, team-oriented, and capable of meeting deadlines. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Managing the delivery of a portfolio of R&D claims for businesses ranging from small companies to large and complex organisations., • Overseeing the full R&D claim process, including technical report writing and financial assessments., • Carrying out detailed tax analysis of risks relating to R&D claims based on sector knowledge., • Reviewing tax computations and R&D implications., • Analysing client data and developing suitable methodologies for preparing R&D claims., • Supporting the development of best practice within the R&D team., • Identifying tax-efficient opportunities for clients and liaising with senior stakeholders on implementation., • Managing billing and work in progress., • Line managing junior staff, supporting development, training, and appraisals., • Assisting with business development activities, including networking events and sector group involvement. Person Specification • Ability to deliver work to a high standard with a strong focus on client service., • Strong client-facing skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Ability to influence and negotiate effectively., • Excellent communication skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels internally and externally., • Creative mindset with the ability to identify tax opportunities and potential risks. Work-Based Competencies • Previous experience managing a client portfolio., • Ideally a software technical background., • ATT / CTA qualified preferred, but not essential., • Good Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, and Word