Innovation Tax Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead and shape the national Innovation Tax practice’s software and R&D claim work. You’ll collaborate with finance professionals and engineers to translate complex tech problems into compliant tax insights. You will drive end-to-end R&D claim processes, develop client relationships, and mentor junior staff while adapting to evolving legislation. This position offers involvement in high-value projects and opportunities to innovate the way we work within a growth-minded firm.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• reduced hours
• job shares
• work-life balance
• inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end R&D claim processes and drive their success
• Lead complex technical interviews and support on high-value projects with multiple stakeholders
• Build and nurture client relationships and contribute to business development to win new opportunities
• Oversee junior team output, including timely, risk-managed narratives and staff development
• Assess the impact of upcoming legislation on technical engagements and communicate implications to clients
• Design and describe practical assessment methodologies
• Foster client trust through clear, reliable communication
• Support the team’s ambitions to innovate and add value in selected areas

Key requirements

• Background in technology through formal qualification or role experience
• Experience in the R&D tax world with a broad portfolio of clients
• Confidence in managing and growing the output of others
• Strong risk awareness in technical aspects with problem-solving ability
• Eagerness to grow and innovate

• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Client-focused relationship building
• Team leadership and mentoring
• R&D tax knowledge
• End-to-end R&D claim processes
• Technical interviewing and problem-solving

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