R&D Tax Manager

Bishop Fleming; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative accountancy firm in Bristol seeks an R&D Tax Manager to join their Corporate Tax team. This role involves working closely with clients to identify R&D tax relief opportunities and collaborating with tax specialists on claims. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and an ACA or CTA qualification. They emphasize a supportive and flexible work culture, offering hybrid working arrangements and numerous development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

Contributory Pension scheme

Life assurance

Simply Health cashback plan

Perkbox discounts

Employee wellbeing app

Social events and committees

Numerous opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering diverse R&D Tax Relief claims.
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Desire to shape the success of the R&D Tax Services proposition.

Responsibilities

• Identify R&D tax relief opportunities for clients.
• Collaborate on R&D claim reports for HMRC submissions.
• Support and coach colleagues on R&D tax opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

People management experience

Proficiency in project management

Education

ACA or CTA qualified

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a talented R&D Tax Manager to join our expanding Corporate Tax team. This role will give you the opportunity to work with and advise a range of clients in relation to the delivery of our R&D Tax Relief proposition. This position can offer a clear progression path and will enable you to develop your knowledge and experience further through the completion of interesting assignments as part of a full service accounting, tax and advisory firm. You will need to be passionate about delivering an excellent service to clients and will enjoy working as part of a team, which you will help to run and shape.

Responsibilities

• Working with clients to identify opportunities for R&D tax relief/credits based on their innovative technology activities.
• Collaborating with our tax specialists to gather activity details and qualifying expenditure for robust R&D claim reports for HMRC submissions.
• Serving as an ambassador and key contact for R&D Tax Advisory services, supporting and coaching colleagues to identify R&D tax opportunities for their clients.
• Promoting and role-modelling Bishop Fleming's services, integrating R&D advice with the firm's broader offerings.
• Leading the training and development of the wider tax team to support R&D Tax service delivery and advance their career growth at Bishop Fleming.
• Participating in delivering other tax advisory and compliance services, offering a chance to broaden tax expertise.
• Enjoying a tailored role with opportunities to shape responsibilities based on your experience and career motivations.
• Being part of a forward-thinking accountancy practice with excellent prospects for career development and impactful work. Please contact Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work. We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated. The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That’s why we’re committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.

Qualifications and Experience

• A proven track record of delivering a wide range of R&D Tax Relief claims of varying complexity, with experience gained working in a full service accountancy firm or larger regulated specialist R&D practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to hold strong relationships with senior stakeholders and who can influence at all levels.
• People management experience, able to effectively coach and develop teams.
• Strong proficiency to project manage and organise numerous assignments to keep your work on track.
• ACA or CTA qualified.
• A desire to help shape the success and development of the Bishop Fleming R&D Tax Services proposition, both internally and externally by building a presence in the local market.
• Other previous accounting, tax compliance or tax advisory experience, beneficial.

About Bishop Fleming

Fleming is an independent provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services in the UK. With a turnover of £43.1m, the firm has grown significantly. From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses to entrepreneurs and private individuals, Bishop Fleming offers full services across diverse sectors including Automotive, Charities and Not for Profit, Education, Energy, Renewables and Natural Resources, Financial Services, Food and Drink, Healthcare, Hospitality and Leisure, Housing Associations, Manufacturing, Private Client, Professional Services, Public Sector, Real Estate and Construction, Technology, Media and Telecomms, and Transport and Logistics. Bishop Fleming is ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector. The firm has 9 offices spanning the West Midlands to the South West, 40 partners and nearly 500 staff, and is certified as a Great Place to Work. Bishop Fleming is a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.

Bishop Fleming is an innovative accountancy practice with a culture centered on investing in and developing our people. We have expanded rapidly and have a network of offices across the South West and West Midlands. We are recruiting for our 2024/25 trainee intake and have Graduate and Industrial Placement vacancies available in Accountancy, Audit and Tax. You will start your career in Accountancy, Audit or Tax and may gain experience in other areas such as Restructuring and Corporate Finance to become a rounded business advisor. Check out our careers site at www.bishopfleming.co.uk/careers and our Glassdoor page to learn more and hear from current trainees.

If that’s not enough, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off
• Hybrid working
• A contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
• Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
• Yulife employee wellbeing app
• Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events
• Numerous opportunities for development