R&D Tax - Assistant Manager (IT + Software) - Focus Search and Selection : Job Details

Title: Assistant Manager

Location: London Office - flexible working available 2/3 days working from home.

Working hours: 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday standard working hours, dependent on client demands.

Our idea candidate will have worked within the R&D/Innovation space for at least 3-4 years

Reports to: R&D Tax Manager.

Our Client:

Our client are a leading global consulting firm dedicated to helping businesses optimise their performance and drive innovation. Specialising in areas such as procurement, finance, and R&D tax credits, they offer tailored solutions to enhance operational and financial efficiency. With a focus on delivering measurable results, they empower organisations to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth in today's competitive business environment.

Experience and Requirements

• A background in Technology/Software
• 3-4 years within the R&D tax space

Responsibilities

• Client Lead and Project Manager: You will lead client engagements and be trusted to be the main point of contact for queries. You’ll coordinate and liaise with clients, colleagues and HMRC to ensure claims are optimised and that we meet agreed deadlines.
• Subject Matter Expert: You’ll have a strong understanding of technical concepts within Technology and Software, as well as R&D tax.
• Spokesperson: You’ll be able to take part in sales & marketing activities, such as roundtables, networking, and webinars. You’ll work with the marketing team on thought leadership and have your ideas published in the press.
• Mentor and Leader: You’ll help manage and mentor Associate Consultants and Consultants, supporting leadership with the management of the IT teams, including reporting, training and process improvement.
• Quality Controller: You’ll ensure that each project is assessed technically per HMRC guidelines and that the team follows their industry-leading quality control procedures.

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Dependable: You’ll demonstrate maturity during client engagements and amongst peers.
• Rational and Persuasive: You’ll work within the more challenging areas/ methodologies of R&D tax whilst building compelling viewpoints and rationale behind decisions and thought processes.
• Able to see the Bigger Picture: You’ll be able to identify risk and technical matters, as well as commercial opportunities, discussing them with senior leadership.

Skills and personal qualities:

• Excellent communication, presentation and language skills are essential, including the ability to explain complex tax and technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Our ideal candidate will have worked within the IT field for at least 1-2 years

We offer:

• ???? The opportunity to join a multi-talented team made up of dual-qualified tax and technical experts, including engineers, scientists, accountants and software specialists, to name but a few.
• ?? Genuine responsibility with direct client engagement across various sectors, including Technology, Manufacturing, Construction, Food and others.
• ?? Being a part of a great team of over 70 people in their London office.
• ?? Extensive career development, progression, and training - Continuous development and support for your professional qualifications and your personal goals and aspirations so you can grow together.
• ??????? Career Coaching - Better never stops. Sharing our time to make the best use of yours.
• ?? International mobility.

That’s not all - they also offer more Employee perks:

• ?? 25 Days Holiday per annum with the option to buy an additional five days - a time to step back, relax and focus on the things that are important to you
• ?? An extra day off for your Birthday.
• ?? 5% Company Pension matched contribution - Looking after your future when it’s time to step back and relax.
• ?? Immediate membership to Healthshield, a 'well-being’ medical health scheme.
• ?? Day one access to Help@hand, an app-based service providing remote GP services and enhanced health support.
• ?? Company Laptop & iPhone.
• ?? Private Health Cover
• ?? x4 Basic Salary Death in Service Benefit.
• ?? Cycle to Work scheme
• ??????? 25% off Gym memberships, Leisure centres, Bootcamps or Yoga studios.
• ?? Access to our Employee Benefits Platform (Sodexo) - multiple discounts across Highstreet stores, Grocery Shopping, Travel and Leisure activities.

What to expect:

They value drive, determination, teamwork and a desire to learn. They believe you get the best of both worlds, they offer - the credentials of a top-tier consulting firm and the entrepreneurial spirit and culture of a boutique. You’re not going to be a small cog in a big machine - they're a team where every contribution counts, and when you go that extra mile, you’ll get the recognition you deserve. Their teams are empowered to take ownership of their work, delivering exceptional results for clients and making a genuine contribution to the growth and success of the UK business.

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role.

Please note that our client is an equal opportunities Employer and adheres to all relevant legislation and offer services regardless of age, race, sex, disability, or religious belief.