R&D Manager

Bristol

Description

Location: Any

About Us:

We are seeking an experienced Assistant R&D Manager or R&D Manager to join our in-house R&D tax team. The firm serves a diverse client portfolio spanning various business sectors, offering opportunities to work on a wide range of R&D tax projects.

The Role

As a member of our team, you will work with senior staff to lead the preparation of R&D claims, ensuring compliance with R&D tax legislation and providing valuable expertise to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate confidently and knowledgeably with senior colleagues within the R&D, corporate tax, audit, and accounts teams.
• Support client meetings and presentations, explaining our services effectively.
• Assist in identifying opportunities and participating in new business pitches for both new and existing clients.
• Manage and successfully deliver R&D tax projects, emphasizing technical excellence and practical, business-driven solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation in line with UK BEIS guidelines and the CIRD manual to support R&D claims while adhering to the firm’s quality standards.
• Craft technical descriptions of client projects for inclusion in reports to be submitted to HMRC, and edit client-drafted descriptions for improvements.
• Coordinate and participate in interviews with clients’ technical and finance teams, advising on R&D tax relief and qualifying R&D activities and expenditures.
• Contribute to claim methodology development and assist in the preparation of R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC.
• Support R&D engagements, including cost monitoring, billing, risk management, deliverables, and client relationships.
• Assist in preparing documentation and liaising with HMRC to address inquiries related to R&D tax claims.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, delivering high levels of client service.
• Foster relationships within the firm and externally with clients, identifying growth opportunities and managing client expectations.
• Keep all relevant teams and Partners informed about project responsibilities and any issues that may impact client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines to build an internal network.

The Team:

Our R&D team operates nationally, with a dedicated group of Corporate Tax colleagues specialising in R&D tax. We’re looking for someone to ideally join our Bristol office; however, location is flexible.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proactive, resilient, and driven, with recent practical experience managing an R&D tax portfolio.
• Leadership: Strong managerial skills and up-to-date working knowledge of R&D tax issues.
• Background: Experience in organising the delivery of R&D tax work, problem-solving, and taking initiative.
• Collegiality: Confidence and professionalism to establish credibility at all levels.
• Business Building: Commercial acumen and a clear understanding of client requirements.
• Qualifications: Preferably CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified.

General Requirements:

• Ability to work flexibly, including outside of normal working hours and out-of-hours coverage when necessary.
• Willingness to travel to offices as required.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Competitive, market-based salary.
• Working Hours: A 35-hour working week with a hybrid working policy, allowing for up to three days per week working from home (core hours are 10–4).
• Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, life assurance cover, flexible benefits, and family-friendly policies.
• Profit-Sharing: Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan, paid in December.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme: A discretionary bonus scheme for Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, and Assistant Managers, effective from 1 April 2024, with payments due in July 2025 where applicable.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: We offer a supportive work environment with a great work-life balance.