R&D Tax Director, to £120k

Your new company

You will be joining a leading Top Ten firm who are specialists at helping clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy firms, they have been helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Built on expertise and driven by ambition, this firm provides a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring.

Your new role

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and completing claims for Research and Development tax relief, patent box relief, and various creative industry reliefs. This will include leading client meetings on technical R&D projects, completing and reviewing project case study documents and claim calculations, and client liaison throughout each claim process.

* Oversee a portfolio of key R&D clients
* Prepare R&D reports for submission to HMRC and deliver tax client services to a high standard
* Demonstrate a collaborative approach and be able to demonstrate an awareness of technical risk through well-supported research
* Aim to increase your client base through an organised approach to business development, e.g. networking, client recommendation requests, and developing a referrer base
* Confident in delivering technical advice and support to colleagues in relation to innovation incentives and tax planning for innovative companies

What you'll need to succeed

* Significant experience in R&D tax gained from practice and/or industry.
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA) and/or CTA (or breadth of knowledge equivalent to CTA, e.g. law qualification)
* Experience of managing and delivering work to a client portfolio
* Be reviewing computation and R&D calculations
* Excellent project management, working with various teams.
* Demonstrable experience of managing people and clients.
* Excellent communicator.
* Providing advice on tax technical points to clients
* Staff management skills

What you'll get in return

* Competitive salary
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Pension contribution
* Hybrid working model
* Generous holiday package
* Option to purchase additional holiday
* Shared parental leave
* Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Eye care support

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on 0161 237 3388 to discuss the R&D Tax Director role in more detail.
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