R&D Tax Assistant Manager / Manager
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R&D Tax Assistant Manager / Manager (0428)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring an R&D Tax Assistant Manager / Manager to join their Tax team. This role involves leading R&D tax relief assignments, managing HMRC enquiries, and supporting business growth. Location: Cambridge, Bishop's Stortford, City of London, Norwich. Permanent, hybrid working.
What do the team do?
The Tax team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] work with clients across a broad spectrum, from high net worth individuals through to large corporates and not-for-profit entities. The team has an international presence and offers compliance services for complex clients through to delivering exciting projects of an advisory nature. In this role, you will work closely with the Partner and Director and lead on a portfolio of clients focused mainly on R&D tax relief.
What will I be doing?
- Delivering high-quality R&D tax assignments with minimal Partner/Director review.
- Providing manager-level sign-off on technical queries (including HMRC enquiries) and support across the business.
- Supervising and delegating R&D tax advisory work to juniors effectively.
- Identifying and converting new opportunities for R&D tax services within existing client relationships.
- Responding to enquiries from potential new clients, including those via the website.
- Overseeing client onboarding, AML procedures, WIP control, and billing for R&D tax engagements.
- Supporting team development through coaching, mentoring, and leading team meetings.
What experience do I need?
- CTA and/or ACA qualified with experience managing R&D tax portfolios (minimum criteria).
- Skilled in assessing materiality and risk in R&D tax assignments (minimum criteria).
- Ability to ensure technical and compliance standards are met in R&D tax files.
- Capable of producing high-quality technical documentation and correspondence.
- Articulate communicator with credibility among clients and colleagues.
- Organised and effective in planning and delegation.
What's on offer?
In addition to your salary, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers: 25 days annual leave (option to buy/sell up to 5 days), private medical, contributory pension, 4x life assurance, all employee share scheme, family friendly policies, 2 days paid volunteering, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme with shopping discounts.
Equal Opportunities
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer. Should you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in the appropriate section of your application. For candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria, we offer a guaranteed interview.
Contact
Recruiter: Duncan Crooks - [contact hidden]. For recruitment agencies: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] only accepts CVs from agencies briefed on specific roles. Contact [contact hidden] for approved supplier list.
Documents
[Employer hidden] candidate pack.pdf (6.29 MB)
Location: Bishop's Stortford, Cambridge, City of London, Norwich. Vacancy Type: Permanent.