R&D Assistant Tax Manager

Pro-Tax; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK seeks an R&D Assistant Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of R&D tax clients. This role offers the opportunity to lead client meetings, prepare complex claims, and mentor junior team members. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, with strong communication and Excel skills. Enjoy a competitive salary with benefits, along with a hybrid working model that allows for flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous pension

Hybrid working model with flexibility

Qualifications

• Previous experience in incentives & reliefs or R&D tax.
• Strong understanding of HMRC compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of R&D and incentives clients from start to finish.
• Leading client meetings to discuss technical project details.
• Preparing and reviewing R&D tax relief and other incentive claims.
• Liaising with HMRC and ensuring claims meet required standards.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Collaborating with managers and directors to support business growth.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong Excel and IT skills

Proven people management experience

Education

CTA, ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualification

Degree in a science/technology field (engineering, software)

Job description

R&D Assistant Manager, Top 10 Accountancy Firm

Newcastle
£35,000-£45,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working

Do you want to work with cutting-edge businesses driving innovation?
Enjoy complex R&D tax relief and incentives projects?
Thrive in a role with clear progression and variety?

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
• Private medical insurance, life assurance & generous pension
• Hybrid working model with flexibility

Your new firm:

Our client is a Top 10 UK accountancy and advisory firm, trusted by thousands of sophisticated businesses and private clients.
Following continued national growth, they are now looking to expand their R&D Tax team, supporting some of the UK's most innovative and high‑profile organisations.
With a reputation for technical excellence and client care, this is your chance to join a collaborative and ambitious team in a role offering phenomenal career progression.

Your new role:

As an R&D Assistant Manager, you'll manage a portfolio of R&D and incentives clients, delivering high‑quality claims for Research & Development tax relief, patent box relief, and creative industry reliefs.
You'll work directly with clients, often leading meetings and interviews to uncover the technical details of projects, before preparing and reviewing case study reports, claim calculations, and ensuring full HMRC compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of R&D and incentives clients from start to finish
• Leading client meetings to discuss technical project details
• Preparing and reviewing R&D tax relief and other incentive claims
• Liaising with HMRC and ensuring claims meet required standards
• Mentoring and developing junior team members
• Collaborating with managers and directors to support business growth

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• CTA, ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualification
• OR degree in a science/technology field (e.g., engineering, software)
• Previous experience in incentives & reliefs or R&D tax
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven people management experience
• Strong Excel and IT skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + benefits package
• Private medical insurance, life assurance & pension
• Hybrid working with real flexibility

Want to find out more? Drop an email to [e-mail] or call on 07846 741892

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