R&D and Innovation Tax Manager

R&D and Innovation Corporate Tax Manager job in Ipswich, Cambridge or Norwich

Hays are recruiting an R&D and Innovation Tax Manager for their client, a Top 10 Accountancy firm.

As a Manager, you will lead the delivery of R&D and Patent Box services across a varied portfolio of clients. You will take responsibility for client relationships, technical delivery and financial management, ensuring a consistently high standard of service.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will also contribute to advisory projects, support business development initiatives and help shape the ongoing growth of the service line.
Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of R&D and Patent Box clients, acting as the primary point of contact

Lead on the preparation and/or review of R&D tax and Patent Box claims

Oversee client relationships, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timelines

Manage WIP, billing and fee recovery, ensuring effective financial control across your portfolio

Provide technical guidance on complex R&D and Patent Box matters

Support advisory work, including completion of technical analyses and reports for Partner / Director review.

Attend client meetings, including pre-year-end and completion meetings

Identify opportunities to add value and proactively contribute to business development activity

Team Leadership & Development

Manage and support a team, delegating work and ensuring appropriate development opportunities

Provide coaching and technical training to junior colleagues

Encourage independent thinking and continuous improvement within the team

Participate in recruitment and team management activities, including interviews and team oversight

Technical & Commercial Focus

Maintain strong technical knowledge of R&D and Patent Box legislation

Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and identify emerging opportunities for clients

Contribute to internal training initiatives and wider knowledge sharing

Support the preparation of proposals, fee quotes and client tenders

Demonstrate commercial awareness, including pricing strategies and client profitability

Drive efficiencies through improved processes and adoption of new technologies

Skills & Experience

Significant experience in R&D Tax Relief and/or Patent Box

Qualified or qualified by experience (ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA or equivalent)

Strong technical and analytical capability

Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering complex projects

Commercially aware, with experience managing fees and WIP

Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels

Experience managing and developing teams

What's on Offer

A varied and technically interesting portfolio of work

Clear progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious team

A collaborative and supportive working environment

Flexible and hybrid working options

The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the growth of the R&D and Innovation offering

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious R&D Tax professional looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking and dynamic firm.

What you need to do now
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