R&D Manager

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Belfast; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Belfast is seeking an experienced R&D Manager to oversee client portfolios from inception to submission. The role requires strong leadership in managing teams, ensuring compliance with R&D criteria, and delivering educational seminars. Ideal candidates will have demonstrable R&D tax relief experience and excellent report writing skills. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Training and development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Social events and team building

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of R&D tax relief.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Comfortable in client-facing roles.
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and case law.
• Experience managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of clients from inception to review.
• Ensure smooth processing of jobs from information collection through to submission.
• Organise workflows to ensure prompt completion.
• Manage team throughout the R&D process.
• Deliver educational seminars to clients.

Skills

R&D tax relief experience

Report writing skills

Client facing role

Knowledge of legislation and case law

Team management experience

Deadline management

Job description

R&D Manager

Department: Corporate Tax

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Belfast

Description

We are looking for an experienced and detail oriented R&D Manager to work remotely and oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring the smooth processing of claims from inception to submission.

In this role, you will lead a team, manage workflows, and ensure compliance with R&D criteria while maintaining high-quality reporting standards. You will also play a key role in client engagement, delivering educational seminars, improving record-keeping processes, and handling HMRC enquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of clients from inception to review
• Ensuring smooth processing of jobs from information collection through to submission
• Organise workflow to ensure prompt completion of jobs
• Manage team throughout the R&D process and ensure deadlines are met
• Organise educational seminars with clients and present either in person or via Teams
• Work with clients to improve their record keeping and approach
• Interview clients with junior staff and ensure all R&D criterion are being met
• Deal with any HMRC enquiries that may arise
• Ensure Reports are complete and of a high standard before final review by Senior Tax Manager/Director
• Assist in the training of junior staff
• Business Development

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Demonstratable experience of R&D tax relief
• Excellent report writing skills
• Comfortable in client facing role
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and case law
• Experience of working as part of a team and managing staff
• Able to manage both staff and jobs to ensure all relevant deadlines are met

Job Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including pension, benefits hub, and an agile working policy.
• We provide continuous training and development opportunities, as well as mentoring and coaching from senior staff.
• We have a diverse and inclusive culture, where you can work with colleagues from different backgrounds and perspectives.
• We have a strong social responsibility ethos, and we support various charities and community initiatives
• We have a fun and friendly atmosphere, where you can enjoy social events and team building.