R&D Tax Manager

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Job description

I am recruiting for an R&D Tax Manager to join an exciting scale up firm on an upwards trajectory of growth, with no signs of slowing down!

About the Person

You are an experienced R&D Tax manager where you can demonstrate sound knowledge and competencies in compiling R&D tax relief claims for our current and new clients. This means you are undertaking the responsibility of the entire claim process from client eligibility calls, producing technical reports including financial/ R&D tax computations, liaising with our business development team, managing clients during the process as well as fielding enquiries with HMRC

Main Responsibilities

Managing the entire claim process from start to end, ensuring the clients and claims are effectively measured, monitored and controlled. This requires strong communication with clients and the internal business development team.

Managing the current claim process by utilising the companies Claim management system and CRM system.

Coordinating and leading interviews with clients' technical and finance teams to advise on the R&D tax relief and to assist with identification of qualifying R&D activities and expenditure

Conducting client site visits where it is deemed necessary - usually quite common to travel.

Management and delegation of claims as you see appropriate with your R&D team.

Assisting in continuous improvement of product training with the business development team which ensures the business development teams are targeting good quality opportunities

Maintaining strong and accurate reporting on claims

Participating in weekly claim status meetings and delivering relevant reports

Ensuring your tax team staff receive and participate in key learning and development activities

Qualification and Skills

Strong financial and technical R&D tax relief acumen

Minimum of 2 years in a management capacity within the R&D Tax Industry is critical

Strong knowledge and understanding of accountancy methodology and treatment of corporation tax

Technical or scientific background (degree or industry experience) is desirable

Experience in preparing and submitting R&D tax relief claims in all sectors