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Permanent

R&D Tax Director

Manchester
money-bag Negotiable
Posted 5 days ago

OverviewAt SandW, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job DescriptionYou will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and completing claims for Research and Development tax relief, patent box relief, and various creative industry reliefs. This will include leading client meetings on technical RandD projects, completing and reviewing project case study documents and claim calculations, and client liaison throughout each claim process.

Responsibilities

Oversee a portfolio of key RandD clients

Prepare RandD reports for submission to HMRC and delivering tax client services to a high standard

Demonstrate a collaborative approach and be able to demonstrate an awareness of technical risk through well supported research

Aim to increase your client base through an organised approach to business development e.g. networking, client recommendation requests, and developing referrer base

Confident in delivering technical advice and support to colleagues in relation to innovation incentives and tax planning for innovative companies

Qualifications

Significant experience in RandD tax gained from practice and/or industry

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA) and/or CTA (or breadth of knowledge equivalent to CTA, e.g. law qualification)

Experience of managing and delivering work to a client portfolio

Be reviewing computation and RandD calculations

Excellent project management, working with various teams

Demonstrable experience of managing people and clients

Excellent communicator

Providing advice on tax technical points to clients

Staff management skills

Additional Information and Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Hybrid working model (role dependent)

Generous holiday package

Option to purchase additional holiday

Shared parental leave

Fully funded training towards professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At SandW we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Accounting

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