Innovation and Capital Incentives Senior Manager

ICAEW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working between office/home/ons

Private medical cover

Volunteer days

Job summary

PwC is seeking an experienced tax professional at Senior Manager level to lead the Innovation and Capital Incentives (ICI) practice. You will manage a portfolio of R&D clients, deliver complex claims, and liaise with HMRC.

The role involves expanding the ICI footprint by developing client relationships and pitching for new work. The successful candidate will have a strong background in R&D incentives, ACA/CA/ACCA/ATT/CTA or equivalent training, and proven coaching skills to lead a growing team

Qualifications

• ACA/CA/ACCA/ATT/CTA qualification or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of R&D incentives and claims processes
• Excellent project management and stakeholder liaison skills
• Ability to coach and develop a growing team of Associates and Senior Associates

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of R&D clients and ensure delivery across engagements
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal PwC teams
• Prepare responses for HMRC on R&D claims
• Identify new opportunities and contribute to pitching for work

Skills

R&D incentives

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coaching and delegation

Analytical skills

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA/ATT/CTA or Tax Inspector training

Job description

About the role

PwC's Innovation and Capital Incentives (ICI) team are passionate about helping clients obtain Patent Box, R&D credits and capital allowances available to support their investments. Based regionally across Cambridge, Watford, London, Leeds, Manchester, Belfast and Glasgow we are a diverse team with a strong focus on growth.

We are looking to recruit an established Tax professional at Senior Manager level with experience of R&D incentives and are keen to hear from people who are passionate about innovation, getting to know a broad range of businesses and having a direct role in growing our ICI practice.

What your days will look like:

• Managing a portfolio of R&D clients and project delivery across these
• Managing client engagements and developing strong relationships with both our clients and internal stakeholders
• Preparing responses to or liaising with HMRC with regard to queries they have on R&D claims on behalf of our clients
• Helping to identify and develop new opportunities, including involvement in pitching for work

This job is for you if:

• Must possess a ACA/CA/ACCA/ATT/CTA; or Tax Inspectors with full Technical training Course (or an international equivalent. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country.
• Excellent working knowledge of R&D and experience in preparing claims including:
• Strong project management skills - able to manage several live projects at once and plan own workload.
• Excellent communication skills - the candidate will be expected to be the point of contact on the projects they manage supporting a range of stakeholders including client contacts, PwC staff in the incentives team and also in the wider tax practice.
• Coaching and delegation - the successful candidate will help other Managers and Senior Managers in the team coach and delegate a growing team of Associates and Senior Associates supporting the ICI team, helping them grow their technical expertise alongside their soft skills.
• Analytical skills for numerical analysis of client data.

What you'll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.