Innovation Assistant Manager

Cooper Parry; West Tolgus; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is looking for a curious and energetic individual to join their R&D Incentives team. This role offers numerous opportunities for growth, learning, and client engagement in a dynamic environment, all while working alongside specialists from various fields.

Benefits

Flexible approach to work

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced parental leave policy

Enhanced pension scheme

No dress code

Multi-award-winning wellbeing offering

Volunteering opportunities

Social/sports clubs

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and build a future in tax.
• Ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting R&D claims by attending client meetings and drafting reports.
• Collaborating with teams across different business areas.
• Learning about innovation incentives and tax legislation.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Curious mindset

Interest in innovation, business, or science/technology

Education

IT background/qualification

Job description

About the role...

At Cooper Parry, we believe in turning brilliant ideas into real business benefits—and we’re looking for someone curious, energetic, and eager to grow to join our R&D Incentives team.

If you're excited about how innovation shapes the world, love understanding how things are made or developed, and want to build your career in a role where no two days look the same, this is your launchpad.

What You’ll Be Getting Stuck Into:

• Supporting R&D Claims – To support Managers by attending client meetings, taking notes, and drafting technical narratives and reports
• Collaborating Across Teams – Get exposure to different parts of the business as you work with engineers, tax specialists, and commercial leaders.
• Learning & Growing – Build your knowledge in innovation incentives, tax legislation, and claim preparation through on-the-job learning and structured support.
• Building Client Skills – Start developing relationships with real clients, learning how to translate complex ideas into brilliant claims.

The role will also be designed to help you grow and develop through your career journey. With access to a wide range of knowledge to help push yourself further - from Managers to Partners, the team are always happy to support you.

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

We are looking for;

• IT background/ qualification
• A curious mindset—you love to ask questions, dig into detail, and learn how things work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills—you can explain complex ideas clearly
• A real interest in innovation, business, or science/technology
• Someone ready to learn, grow, and build a future in tax that’s anything but dull

About us...

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best Companies’No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Companyto Work For in the UK
• BecameB CorpCertifiedin 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at theInspiring Workplace Awardsin 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.