Innovations Tax Manager

AAB Wealth Limited; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Camden Town is seeking a Tax Manager to deliver high-quality innovation incentives advice. You will lead R&D tax relief claims, manage client engagements, and mentor junior members. The ideal candidate has a strong background in tax with confidence in project management and client communication. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in R&D tax advisory work within a professional services or consulting environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK R&D tax relief schemes and HMRC processes.
• Confident communicator simplifying complex tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of R&D tax relief claims for clients.
• Engage with clients to gather financial and technical information.
• Manage multiple R&D projects ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

R&D tax relief knowledge

Client engagement skills

Project management

Communication

Education

CTA, ACA, ACCA or relevant qualification

STEM degree or commercial R&D experience

Job description

Tax Manager to join our team.

THE ROLE

Innovations Tax Manager - UK Purpose of the Role / Key Responsibilities: As an Innovations Tax Manager at AAB, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality innovation incentives advice to our clients, helping them access valuable reliefs that support business growth.

This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to shape client engagements and contribute to the continued expansion of our national R&D tax offering. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of R&D tax relief claims for a range of clients, from ambitious SMEs to larger privately owned and PE-backed businesses.
• Engaging with clients to gather relevant financial and technical information, assessing project eligibility, and clearly articulating the benefits of R&D tax relief.
• Managing multiple R&D projects from end to end - coordinating internal teams, setting budgets and timelines, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor, identifying opportunities to add value and collaborate with other AAB service lines.
• Undertaking detailed technical research where needed, and presenting practical, commercially focused advice to clients in meetings and written reports.
• Contributing to business development activities, including proposal writing, attending pitch meetings, and helping to grow the profile of the R&D tax team.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, fostering a positive team culture and helping to build internal knowledge and capability.
• Keeping up to date with changes in R&D tax legislation and HMRC guidance, identifying planning opportunities and risks for clients.

Experience and Skills Required:

Preferred background: CTA, ACA, ACCA or other relevant tax/accounting qualification; or A technical or engineering background (e.g., STEM degree or commercial R&D experience) with strong understanding of UK tax and innovation incentives.

Prior experience in R&D tax advisory work, ideally within a professional services or consulting environment. Solid knowledge of the UK R&D tax relief schemes, including practical application and HMRC enquiry processes.

Confident communicator with the ability to simplify complex tax and technical matters for a range of stakeholders. Track record of managing multiple projects and leading client-facing engagements. Experience in coaching and supporting team members, contributing to a collaborative and ambitious team culture.

At AAB you will have tremendous opportunities that will meet your career aspirations, working in a progressive, energetic and stimulating environment alongside supportive and engaging professional teammates.

AAB Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.