R&D Tax Incentives: Assistant Manager (Belfast)

Grant Thornton International Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Belfast is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Tax Incentives team, focusing on R&D Tax Credits, Capital Allowances and Patent Box claims for a diverse client base across sectors. The role blends technical tax knowledge with financial analysis and advisory work, located in Belfast.

The position offers exposure to cross-border assignments within a growing international platform and the opportunity to advance within a specialist Tax Incentives practice.

Qualifications

• CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• At least two years' experience with R&D Tax Credits or related incentives.
• Strong analytical skills with financial information interpretation.
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience managing client engagements and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and delivery of R&D Tax Credit, Capital Allowances and Patent Box claims for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Analyse financial information and project expenditure to identify qualifying costs and maximise available tax incentives.
• Prepare detailed financial calculations, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure claims are accurate, robust and compliant with HMRC legislation and guidance.
• Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed deadlines.
• Build strong relationships with clients and collaborate with colleagues across the wider Tax team.
• Support clients in responding to HMRC enquiries, reviews and compliance checks.
• Maintain high-quality working papers and audit trails.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the continued development of the Tax Incentives practice.

Skills

R&D tax credits

Capital allowances

Tax incentives

Financial modelling

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial modelling tools

Job description

Grant Thornton Belfast is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Tax Incentives team, focusing on R&D Tax Credits, Capital Allowances and Patent Box claims for a diverse client base across sectors. The role blends technical tax knowledge with financial analysis and advisory work, located in Belfast.

The position offers exposure to cross-border assignments within a growing international platform and the opportunity to advance within a specialist Tax Incentives practice.