R&D Tax Manager/ Assistant Manager

Saffery Llp; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 81.000 - 128.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work policy

35-hour work week

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Profit-Sharing Plan

Zusammenfassung

Saffery LLP is seeking an experienced R&D Manager or Assistant Manager to join our in-house R&D tax team. You will lead the preparation of R&D claims, ensure compliance with BEIS guidelines, and collaborate with senior staff across tax, audit, and accounts.

You will manage R&D tax projects, craft technical descriptions for HMRC, coordinate interviews with client teams, and help develop methodologies while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading R&D tax projects for HMRC submissions.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships.
• Knowledge of BEIS guidelines and CIRD manual.
• Proactive, collaborative leadership.

Aufgaben

• Lead the preparation of R&D claims with senior staff.
• Support client meetings and clearly explain services.
• Deliver R&D tax projects with technical excellence and business focus.
• Prepare documentation in line with BEIS guidelines and CIRD manual.
• Craft technical descriptions for HMRC reports and edit client drafts.
• Coordinate interviews with clients' technical and finance teams on R&D activities.
• Contribute to claim methodology development and HMRC submissions.
• Support engagements including cost monitoring, billing and risk management.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage expectations.
• Collaborate across disciplines to build an internal network.

Kenntnisse

R&D tax

Leadership

Project management

Client communication

Ausbildung

CTA/ATT and/or ACA/ACCA

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an experienced R&D Manager or Assistant Manager to join our in-house R&D tax team. Our firm serves a diverse client portfolio spanning various business sectors, offering opportunities to work on a wide range of R&D tax projects., As a member of our team, you will work with senior staff to lead the preparation of R&D claims, ensuring compliance with R&D tax legislation and providing valuable expertise to our clients.,

• Collaborate confidently and knowledgeably with senior colleagues within the R&D, corporate tax, audit, and accounts teams.
• Support client meetings, whilst explaining our services effectively.
• Manage and successfully deliver R&D tax projects, emphasizing technical excellence and practical, business-driven solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation in line with UK BEIS guidelines and CIRD manual to support R&D claims while adhering to the firm's quality standards.
• Craft technical descriptions of client projects for inclusion in reports to be submitted to HMRC, and edit client-drafted descriptions for improvements.
• Coordinate and participate in interviews with clients' technical and finance teams, advising on R&D tax relief and qualifying R&D activities and expenditures.
• Contribute to claim methodology development and assist in the preparation of R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC.
• Support R&D engagements, including cost monitoring, billing, risk management, deliverables, and client relationships.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, delivering high levels of client service.
• Foster relationships within the firm and externally with clients and managing client expectations.
• Keep all relevant teams and Partners informed about project responsibilities and any issues that may impact client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines to build an internal network.
  Proactive, resilient, and driven with recent practical experience managing an R&D tax portfolio.
• Leadership: Strong managerial skills and up-to-date working knowledge of R&D tax issues.
• Background: Experience in organizing the delivery of R&D tax work, problem-solving, and taking initiative.
• Collegiality: Confidence and professionalism to establish credibility at all levels.
• Business Building: Commercial acumen and a clear understanding of client requirements.
• Qualifications: Preferably CTA/ ATT and/or ACA/ACCA/ qualified.
  Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK's 15th largest accountancy firm.

When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We're a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We're committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset - our people. As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we've got access to local insight on a global scale. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top. Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, we've built long-term relationships with our diverse, high-profile clients, across varied and specialised sectors. As a proud member of Nexia, a worldwide network of trusted member firms, we've got access to local insight on a global scale. We pride ourselves on our informal and inclusive culture, building an environment where people can be themselves and enjoy challenging, interesting, rewarding careers. When you work with Saffery, the well-respected accountancy firm where heritage meets ambition, you work with people who know your name. Who know you as a human being, not just a job title. Everyone belongs here. Always.

• A 35 hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4).
• Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme
• Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,
• Eligibility for the firm's Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.