R&D Tax Manager To Associate Director

Overview

As Associate Director/Manager in the R&D team at a leading UK accountancy firm, you will lead the technical delivery of R&D tax credit claims for engineering and scientific clients. You will analyse technical and cost data, run interviews with technical experts, and prepare documentation and HMRC submissions. You will work closely with senior technical and finance colleagues to ensure robust claim methodologies and client-facing delivery. This role offers coaching for returners and exposure to diverse projects across engineering and manufacturing sectors, with strong career progression in a global firm.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working arrangements
• excellent salary package and benefits
• career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical aspects of R&D claim preparation
• Interview technical experts to capture R&D activity
• Analyse client technical and cost data to develop claim methodologies
• Prepare clear reports for HMRC submissions
• Collaborate with senior technical and finance staff on project delivery

Key requirements

• Degree in Engineering or Science
• Post-graduate experience in an engineering, manufacturing or scientific role
• Experience leading project teams to internal and external customers
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

• Strong communication
• Team leadership
• Client-facing
• R&D tax credit knowledge
• Technical data analysis
• Documentation for HMRC submissions

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