R&D Tax Assistant Manager - Reading

Pro-Tax; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Tax in Reading is hiring an Innovation Reliefs Assistant Manager to lead R&D tax relief claims, from technical interviews to report writing, serving clients from start-ups to multinationals.

You will advise clients on qualifying activity and expenditure, drive business development, collaborate with colleagues nationwide, and support growth in a high-growth, specialist team.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK R&D tax incentives and claim methodologies.
• Experience preparing claims across sectors and managing HMRC enquiries.
• Clear communicator with excellent project management skills.
• Proactive mindset and passion for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of R&D tax relief claims from technical interviews to report writing.
• Advise clients on identifying qualifying R&D activity and expenditure.
• Drive business development and contribute to regional growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues nationwide to share insights and support client success.

Skills

R&D tax incentives

HMRC enquiries

Project management

Client advisory

Job description

Advance Your Career with a Top UK Accounting Firm - Innovation/R&D Tax Assistant Manager

Join a National Innovation & Capital Tax Reliefs Team, working with clients from start-ups to multinationals across sectors including manufacturing, engineering, life sciences, and digital technologies. Help businesses access R&D tax relief while building deep sector expertise in a high-growth, specialist team.

We're hiring an Innovation Reliefs Assistant Manager for the Reading office where career advancement is guaranteed.

What You'll Do

• Lead the preparation of R&D tax relief claims, from technical interviews to report writing.
• Advise clients across industries on identifying qualifying R&D activity and expenditure.
• Drive business development and contribute to growth across the region.
• Collaborate with colleagues nationally to share insights and support client success.

What They're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of UK R&D tax incentives and claim methodologies.
• Experience preparing claims across sectors and managing HMRC enquiries.
• A clear communicator with excellent project management skills.
• A proactive mindset and a passion for innovation.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.