RD Corporate Tax Manager

Your new company
We are working with a Manchester-based company who are growing their research and development team due to growth and expansion. This team is hugely successful in the R&D space and needs a senior manager with the strong technical ability to join this heavyweight team to service their clients' needs and adapt to the changing Corporate tax landscape.

Your new role Reporting in to the Head of Tax, you will be responsible for leading a team of technical analysts and defending claims in R+D tax investigations. This is a Research and development tax compliance role with a difference as you lead a team of R+D tax analysts, delivering internal training and providing an extra level of quality control. You will ensure adherence to legislative requirements, working in a growing team that cares about its clients' needs. Some of the main responsibilities will include:

• HMRC Compliance - Lead on all HMRC compliance matters, owning all aspects of compliance checks and other correspondence.
• Internal Training - Deliver comprehensive and ongoing compliance training to the Incentives team, ensuring all team members are well-informed on industry requirements and best practices. Collaborate with the wider business to ensure a holistic approach to compliance.
• Quality Control - Implement and oversee robust quality control processes to ensure claims are completed in accordance with industry best practices.
• Claim Completion - Complete the occasional R&D Tax claim in cases where there is a potential conflict of interest, such as with clients brought in by any of our team leaders or team managers.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience of corporate tax and, in particular, research and development (R&D) tax, either from a tax and accounting background or from a technical research and development background to be able to assist corporate clients with their HMRC enquiries and investigations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams, clients, and regulatory authorities is a must. Team leadership skills would be an advantage.

What you'll get in return In return for this R&D Compliance Manager job opportunity, you will receive a competitive salary which is negotiated depending on experience, a generous holiday allowance and pension. Flexible working with a majority office focus In Manchester and hybrid working are on offer. The opportunity to work with a highly experienced team with an entrepreneurial flair is available.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this R+D Compliance Senior Manager job, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Emma Roberts on or email for a confidential discussion.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career in Tax Accounting.

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