Overview

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About The Role: We are looking for a Manager to join our Tax Innovation & Capital Incentives (ICI) team in one of our National offices. The ICI team has a wide range of clients across industries including engineering, food & drink, manufacturing, financial services and software development. We advise businesses on HMRC incentives including Research & Development reliefs, Patent Box claims and Capital Allowances claims to reward innovation and technological development. Our aim is top quality client experience delivering in a way that differentiates us from competitors. Our team includes individuals with general tax, audit and industry backgrounds, all bringing different skills and perspectives to ensure we deliver exceptional service to our clients.

What Your Days Will Look Like

As a Manager in our team, you will be involved in a wide variety of projects covering all incentives we advise on. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your own development, actively seek new projects and stay familiar with the latest HMRC guidance and legislation. You will progress through practical application beyond the guidance itself.

Responsibilities

• Taking a lead role in managing the client relationship, including deadlines, running parts of meetings, handling day-to-day queries, and acting as a trusted contact while identifying value-added opportunities within the wider tax team and the Firm.
• Preparation of formal reports to support numerical claims for filing with HMRC and project technical summaries illustrating client innovation.
• Assisting with the review of numerical aspects of claims and applying the rules to claims.
• Proactively engaging in business development and seeking opportunities to win work for existing clients and new targets.

Qualifications & Skills

• A sound understanding of the R&D regimes and experience in the preparation of SME and RDEC claims (including reviewing claim workings, contributing to client technical calls, and preparing supporting documentation).
• Passion for client service and stakeholder engagement at all levels of seniority.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple clients across the portfolio.
• Excel/analytical skills to understand numerical aspects of claims and compile them.

What You’ll Receive

No matter where you are in your career, our benefits are designed to add value and support you. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and more.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services