Assistant Manager, R&D Tax

The Assistant Manager will be responsible for providing specialist advice to our client's UK’s clients on R&D tax reliefs, including the technical, tax and financial aspects of the relief schemes.

A key aspect of the role will be the management of larger claims, in addition to displaying commercial awareness during claims and with clients.

Assistant Managers will be expected to maintain excellent client relationships across a portfolio of engagements and may also be asked to support the sales team in business development, proposals, and other sales activities.

Our client's ideal candidate will have worked within the R&D space for at least 3-4 years

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate maturity during client engagements and amongst peers
• Work within the more challenging areas/ methodologies of R&D tax, whilst building compelling viewpoints and rational behind decisions and thought processes
• Identify risk and technical matters, as well as business development opportunities, discussing them with senior leadership
• Project manage claims by continuously liaising with clients, colleagues and key contacts at HMRC to ensure claims are optimised and deadlines are met within required timeframe.

                                       
In conjunction with client forecasting and supporting/leading on enquiry processes, Assistant Managers are also expected to:

• Assess projects technically in line with HMRC guidelines
• Assisting with Recruitment, Training and Marketing activities / events as required
• Supporting leadership with the management of the Claims team including reporting, training and process improvements
• Manage/mentor Associate Consultants and Consultants
• Lead client engagements
• Be the main point of contact for queries.

Benefits to you                

Our client believes that when their people feel valued and rewarded, their potential is limitless. They offer highly competitive remuneration packages to ensure that pay always positively reflects performance and the market.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working environment - you can choose the environment you think you excel best in
• Vibrant, purposeful, and social environment - famous social team arranging regular socials and adventurous activities.
• The opportunity to join a multi-talented team made up of dual-qualified tax and technical experts, including engineers, scientists, accountants and software specialists to name but a few.
• Genuine responsibility with direct client engagement across a range of sectors
• Employee Referral Bonus 
• Being a part of a great team of over 35 innovation consultants and the wider company in the firm's London Bridge office.
• Extensive career development, progression, and training - Continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations.
• Career Coaching 
• International mobility.

                                       
Employee benefits

• 25 Days Holiday per annum with the option to buy an additional 5 days – a time to step back, relax and focus on the things that are important to you
• 5% Company Pension matched contribution - Looking after your future when it’s time to step back and relax.
• Immediate membership to a ‘well-being’ medical health scheme.
• Day one access to an app-based service providing remote GP services and enhanced health support.
• Company Laptop & iPhone.
• Private Health Cover
• x4 Basic Salary Death in Service Benefit.
• Summer & Fizzy Fridays, Yoga classes, HITT Classes, Massages, Flexible working plus Birthday leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme & 5% off Gym memberships, Leisure centres, Bootcamps or Yoga studios - Focus on welfare - gym membership, wellness challenges, EAP and health cash plan
• Access to the firm's Employee Benefit Platform - multiple discounts ranging across Highstreet stores, Grocery Shopping, Travel and Leisure activities.