Innovations Tax Manager

AAB; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AAB seeks an Innovations Tax Manager to deliver high-quality advice on R&D tax reliefs, managing multiple projects and engaging closely with clients. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant accounting qualification and experience in tax advisory work, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in R&D tax advisory work.
• Solid knowledge of UK R&D tax relief schemes.
• Experience in coaching and supporting team members.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of R&D tax relief claims for clients.
• Engaging with clients to gather relevant technical information.
• Managing multiple R&D projects from end to end.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Research

Education

CTA, ACA, ACCA or relevant tax/accounting qualification

STEM degree or commercial R&D experience

Job description

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THE BUSINESS

AAB is a tech-enabled business critical services group, providing services that help businesses at every stage of the lifecycle, helping them manage the critical elements that make businesses tick – their people and their finances.

Location UK

Job Details

THE BUSINESS

AAB is a tech-enabled business critical services group, providing services that help businesses at every stage of the lifecycle, helping them manage the critical elements that make businesses tick – their people and their finances.

AAB are focused on people. They believe in the resilience of the human spirit; that with bravery, hard work and perseverance, people can accomplish amazing things. AAB are human, passionate, bold, motivational, positive, empathetic, driven and straight-talking.

THE TEAM

At AAB we pride ourselves on providing everyone with an inspiring career opportunity. Our culture keeps the layers simple and the relationship personal. We know that our success is down to one thing, our people, and we make sure looking after our people is at the heart of everything we do.

Does AAB sound like a good fit for you? We currently have an opening for an Innovations 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,energeticand 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.

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Salary Competitive

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Professional Services

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