R&D Tax Manager – Hybrid, 35h, Bonus Eligible

Saffery Champness; Leeds, Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour working week

Hybrid working policy

Discretionary bonus

Contributory pension

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Profit-Sharing Plan

Job summary

Saffery LLP is seeking an experienced R&D Manager or Assistant Manager to join our in-house R&D tax team. The role supports preparation of R&D claims and ensures compliance with R&D tax legislation for a diverse client portfolio.

You will work with senior staff to deliver high-quality R&D projects, liaise with clients, and contribute to the development of claim methodologies while maintaining our standards.

Qualifications

• Proactive, resilient, and driven with recent practical experience managing an R&D tax portfolio.
• Leadership: Strong managerial skills and up-to-date working knowledge of R&D tax issues.
• Background: Experience in organizing the delivery of R&D tax work, problem-solving, and taking initiative.
• Collegiality: Confidence and professionalism to establish credibility at all levels.
• Business Building: Commercial acumen and a clear understanding of client requirements.
• Qualifications: Preferably CTA/ ATT and/or ACA/ACCA/ qualified.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate confidently and knowledgeably with senior colleagues within the R&D, corporate tax, audit, and accounts teams.
• Support client meetings, whilst explaining our services effectively.
• Manage and successfully deliver R&D tax projects, emphasizing technical excellence and practical, business-driven solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation in line with UK BEIS guidelines and CIRD manual to support R&D claims while adhering to the firm's quality standards.
• Craft technical descriptions of client projects for inclusion in reports to be submitted to HMRC, and edit client-drafted descriptions for improvements.
• Coordinate and participate in interviews with clients' technical and finance teams, advising on R&D tax relief and qualifying R&D activities and expenditures.
• Contribute to claim methodology development and assist in the preparation of R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC.
• Support R&D engagements, including cost monitoring, billing, risk management, deliverables, and client relationships.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, delivering high levels of client service.
• Foster relationships within the firm and externally with clients and managing client expectations.
• Keep all relevant teams and Partners informed about project responsibilities and any issues that may impact client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines to build an internal network.

Skills

Leadership

Proactive

Resilient

Driven

Collegiality

Commercial acumen

Education

CTA/ATT and/or ACA/ACCA/ qualified

Job description

Saffery LLP is seeking an experienced R&D Manager or Assistant Manager to join our in-house R&D tax team. The role supports preparation of R&D claims and ensures compliance with R&D tax legislation for a diverse client portfolio.

You will work with senior staff to deliver high-quality R&D projects, liaise with clients, and contribute to the development of claim methodologies while maintaining our standards.