Tax Manager; R&D Tax Relief

Description

We are looking for an experienced and detail oriented R&D Tax Manager to oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring the smooth processing of claims from inception to submission. In this role, you will lead a team, manage workflows, and ensure compliance with R&D criteria while maintaining high‑quality reporting standards. You will also play a key role in client engagement, delivering educational seminars, improving record‑keeping processes, and handling HMRC enquiries.

Corporate Tax

Belfast

• Manage portfolio of clients from inception to review
• Ensure smooth processing of jobs from information collection through to submission
• Organise workflow to ensure prompt completion of jobs
• Manage team throughout the R&D process and ensure deadlines are met
• Organise educational seminars with clients and present either in person or via Teams
• Work with clients to improve their record-keeping and approach
• Interview clients with junior staff and ensure all R&D criteria are being met
• Deal with any HMRC enquiries that may arise
• Ensure reports are complete and of a high standard before final review by Senior Tax Manager/Director
• Assist in the training of junior staff
• Business development duties

• Demonstratable experience of R&D tax relief
• Excellent report writing skills
• Comfortable in client‑facing role
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation and case law
• Experience of working as part of a team and managing staff
• Able to manage both staff and jobs to ensure all relevant deadlines are met

• Competitive salaries and benefits, including pension, benefits hub, and an agile working policy
• Continuous training and development opportunities, as well as mentoring and coaching from senior staff
• Inclusive culture with diverse colleagues from different backgrounds and perspectives
• Strong social responsibility ethos, supporting various charities and community initiatives
• Fun and friendly atmosphere with social events and team building

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Accounting