R&D Tax Assistant Manager / Manager

R&D Tax Assistant Manager / Manager
Cambridge
£48,000 - £65,000

A well-established, top 50 accountancy firm is seeking an R&D Tax Assistant Manager or Manager to join its growing tax team. This role will focus primarily on R&D tax relief projects, working closely with senior leadership to deliver high-quality advisory and compliance services while supporting the continued growth of the firm's specialist offering.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality R&D tax assignments with minimal senior review.
• Provide technical guidance and support on R&D tax matters, including HMRC enquiries.
• Supervise and delegate work effectively to junior team members.
• Identify and develop new R&D tax opportunities within existing client relationships.
• Respond to enquiries from prospective clients.
• Oversee onboarding procedures, AML compliance, WIP management and billing processes.
• Support team development through coaching, mentoring and leading meetings.
• Maintain strong technical and compliance standards across client engagements.

Personal Requirements

• CTA and/or ACA qualified.
• Experience managing R&D tax portfolios.
• Strong understanding of materiality and risk assessment within R&D tax assignments.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and correspondence.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and delegation abilities.
• Experience with Patent Box and/or Video Games Tax Relief would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Private medical cover.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 4x life assurance.
• Employee share scheme.
• Family-friendly policies, including paid time off for dependants.
• 2 paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including shopping discounts.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

If you are looking to progress your career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, apply now.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.