Assistant Tax Manager – R&D Tax Relief

Ryan; Dungiven; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in Dungiven is seeking an Assistant Tax Manager to support the delivery of specialist tax services related to R&D tax relief. The role involves reviewing technical documentation, liaising with clients, and ensuring claims are accurate and submitted on time. Candidates should ideally be ACA, ACCA, or CTA part-qualified or possess equivalent practical experience within a tax or accounting environment. Competitive compensation and numerous benefits are offered for this position.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Home Office Stipend

Business Connectivity Reimbursement

Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning Subscription

Flexible Work Environment

Tuition Reimbursement After One Year

Accelerated Career Path

Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

Qualifications

• Attention to detail when reviewing cost data and documentation is crucial.
• Strong written communication skills for producing clear and accurate reports.
• Organized and methodical approach to manage competing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of specialist tax services in R&D tax relief.
• Review technical documentation and assess eligibility for tax relief.
• Draft supporting reports and claim summaries.
• Liaise with clients for project information and evidence.
• Monitor claim progress and ensure complete documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective written communication

Organizational skills

Proactive and adaptable

Excel skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CTA part-qualified or qualified

Equivalent practical experience within a tax or accounting environment

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Home Office Stipend
• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning Subscription
• Flexible Work Environment
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Accelerated Career Path
• Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

Responsibilities

The Assistant Tax Manager supports the delivery of specialist tax services in the area of research and development (R&D) tax relief. The role involves technical analysis of project expenditure, preparation of detailed supporting claims, and liaison with clients and internal teams to ensure claims are accurate, well evidenced, and submitted on time. The role provides an opportunity to develop sector-specific expertise while contributing to wider tax advisory and compliance engagements.

Core Responsibilities

• Review technical project documentation and cost breakdowns to assess eligibility for R&D tax relief
• Draft supporting reports and claim summaries, ensuring sufficient technical detail and clear justification of qualifying activity
• Liaise with clients to gather project information, clarify technical points, and request supporting evidence where required
• Analyse financial records, project costs, and supporting data to identify qualifying R&D expenditure
• Monitor claim progress, track deadlines, and ensure all supporting documentation is complete and appropriately filed
• Assist in responding to HMRC enquiries and information requests under appropriate supervision
• Carry out technical research on relevant R&D issues to support internal knowledge and client advice
• Support the review of work prepared by junior team members and contribute to internal training where appropriate

Skills and Attributes Required

• Ideally ACA, ACCA, or CTA part-qualified or qualified, or equivalent practical experience within a tax or accounting environment
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing cost data and supporting documentation
• Effective written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and technically sound content
• Well organised and methodical, with a proven ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to developing technical expertise
• Confident in client interactions and comfortable discussing technical issues with a range of stakeholders
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial statements and cost records