Job Description

The key responsibilities for this R&D Tax Manager position at a leading accountancy firm based in Cardiff are:

• Responsible and accountable for working with clients and taking them through the full life cycle of an R&D Tax Credit Claim. This will include; qualification and optimisation of the claim; collation of information relating to innovative projects; researching similar markets and technology; analysing and interpreting financial data to identify the claim value; and writing and completing the claim paperwork.
• Travelling to client or sales meetings, as required.
• Processing client financial data to calculate the value of the claim and preparing computations and CT600's.
• Drafting and reviewing technical reports.
• Working with and supporting Claims Administrators.
• Negotiating and liaising with HMRC.
• Supporting senior management.
• Supporting the Technical Tax Director.
• The assistant R&D Tax Manager will be expected to maintain expert knowledge of the working, detail and implementation of R&D Tax Relief legislation, guidelines and HMRC practice.
• The assistant R&D Tax Manager will be expected to maintain a portfolio of client cases.
• Supporting the Senior Tax Manager and Technical Director with the management of the Claims team including reporting, training and process improvements.
• Supporting the sales and marketing efforts of the business, including writing articles, giving interviews, presenting at events, updating the web site and involvement with social media and sales support.
• Supporting the business with new revenue generation opportunities, recruitment and financial forecasting.
• Providing technical training sessions for staff, professional referrers and franchisees.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Pension.
• Life assurance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent working knowledge of the UK corporate tax regime and how different aspects of tax and accounting treatments may interact with an R&D Tax claim. Ability to explain/describe the activities of a company to HMRC in a clear and concise manner. Ability to manage and develop a small hard working team. Ability to relate to work with, and win the confidence of, clients. CTA or qualification with similar standing, such as ACA, would be a distinct advantage.