R&D Assistant Tax Manager

R&D Assistant Manager – Top 10 Accountancy Firm

Newcastle £35,000-£45,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working

Do you want to work with cutting‑edge businesses driving innovation? Enjoy complex R&D tax relief and incentives projects? Thrive in a role with clear progression and variety?

• Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
• Private medical insurance, life assurance & generous pension
• Hybrid working model with flexibility

Our client is a Top 10 UK accountancy and advisory firm, trusted by thousands of sophisticated businesses and private clients. Following continued national growth, they are now looking to expand their R&D Tax team, supporting some of the UK's most innovative and high‑profile organisations. With a reputation for technical excellence and client care, this is your chance to join a collaborative and ambitious team in a role offering phenomenal career progression.

As an R&D Assistant Manager, you will manage a portfolio of R&D and incentives clients, delivering high‑quality claims for Research & Development tax relief, patent box relief, and creative industry reliefs. You will work directly with clients, often leading meetings and interviews to uncover the technical details of projects, before preparing and reviewing case study reports, claim calculations, and ensuring full HMRC compliance.

• Managing a portfolio of R&D and incentives clients from start to finish
• Leading client meetings to discuss technical project details
• Preparing and reviewing R&D tax relief and other incentive claims
• Liaising with HMRC and ensuring claims meet required standards
  
  Mentoring and developing junior team members
• Collaborating with managers and directors to support business growth

• CTA, ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualification OR degree in a science/technology field (e.g., engineering, software)
• Previous experience in incentives & reliefs or R&D tax
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven people management experience
• Strong Excel and IT skills

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