R&D Tax Director

NSTR is currently working with a client looking for an R&D Tax Director to join their team in Manchester. You 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 R&D projects, completing and reviewing project case study documents and claim calculations, and client liaison throughout each claim process.

Oversee a portfolio of key R&D clients
Prepare R&D 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 R&D 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 R&D 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