R&D Tax Manager, West Midlands (flexible working)

My client is an acquisitive fast growing Top 20 practice. A growth in business over the last 12 months means they are seeking to further expand their specialist Tax Team.
The extensive client base of owner-managed / SME businesses provides most of the work generated so there is no requirement for business development.
Flexible working patterns as they have a large office network where one could work from. Ideally you would be based within easy reach of Birmingham, Coventry and the Black Country.

The Role
• Assist with the management and successful delivery of tax projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business driven approach taken
• Responsible and accountable for working with clients and taking them through the full life cycle of an R&D Tax Credit Claim.
• Travelling to client meetings, as required
• Processing financial data to calculate the value of the claim and preparing computations and CT600's
• Supporting the Senior Tax Manager and Team Director
• You will be expected to maintain an expert knowledge of the working, detail and implementation of R&D Tax Relief legislation, guidelines and HMRC practice
• You will have to maintain a portfolio of client cases
• Build an internal network within the wider tax practice of the firm
• Help to establish and maintain strong client relationships with both existing and new clients

The Person
• Tax qualification preferred but essential to have a detailed working knowledge of the R&D tax legislation and experience preparing R&D calculations.
• Excellent communication skills in a range of situations with internal team members and senior staff at the client.
• Experience of working in with engineering / manufacturing businesses.
• Wider interest in R&D and technology development
• An excellent working knowledge of the UK corporate tax regime and how different aspects of tax and accounting treatments may interact with an R&D Tax claim.
• Ability to explain/describe the activities of a company to HMRC in a clear and concise manner.

The Rewards
• A salary of £42 – 48,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Career progression through internal promotion opportunities to Director level.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free car parking.

To discuss this further and for more information please forward a CV for immediate attention.