Innovation Reliefs Associate Director

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom RSM Full time

As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.
**About the department**

Our National Innovation Reliefs Team works with a range of companies, from start-ups to multinationals, to assist them in the preparation of claims for Research & Development tax relief. We work with companies across all sectors, most notably manufacturing, engineering, life sciences, software and digital technologies to assist them to identify and prepare successful tax relief claims. The variety of projects and impressive client list will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally.

When you become part of our team, you’ll discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it. We’re simply not a one-size-fits-all firm and work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of RSM and our clients. As Ali Sapsford (our Head of Tax) states, “personality and fun are as big a part of our culture as is our passion for delivering a premium service to our clientsThat sense of team is what attracts clients and staff alike to RSM, and it’s one of the things I love about RSM

Innovation Reliefs Assistant Manager: "My journey at RSM began in Corporate Tax but nearly 3 years ago I decided a career in Innovation Reliefs (IR) was the way forward and I haven’t looked back since RSM and my IR colleagues across the country continue to support my professional and personal development. Internally I get to work alongside some talented individuals with many years of specialist R&D experience. Externally, I get hands on experience working with innovative businesses and their technical experts to gain a deeper understanding of what underpins their business."

Corporate Tax Manager: “The best thing about RSM is the culture and the people. I have felt so well supported since joining. In a short space of time I have progressed within the firm and have been regularly recognised for my contributions. Everyone is seen as an individual, not a number. You can choose your own pathway with RSM, and the senior people in the firm are genuinely invested in making it an excellent place to spend your career”.

**About the role**

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing tax team at an incredibly exciting part of its growth journey. As a consequence of significant client wins, we are looking to enhance our team further with the addition of an Innovation Reliefs Associate Director who is looking for an environment where they will have the opportunity to accelerate their knowledge, skills and development in a creative, entrepreneurial and supportive team, working with lots of fantastic clients along the way.

You will work in a large and growing specialist Innovation Reliefs (IR) tax team at RSM. The role involves working with our clients' finance teams and also directly with technical specialists at companies who are at the forefront of innovation within their businesses, whilst also experiencing a role in a global professional services firm.
- Managing R&D engagements end-to-end, including financial management and billing, staffing, risk procedures, deliverables and client relationships.
- Developing claim methodologies and preparing R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC.
- Coordinating and leading interviews with clients’ technical and finance teams to advise on the R&D tax relief and to assist with identification of qualifying R&D activities and expenditure.
- Coordinating the preparation of robust costing and technological documentation to support the R&D claims based on the UK BEIS guidelines and CIRD manual.
- Identifying and progressing business development opportunities, pitching for work with both new and existing clients.
- Building an internal network within the wider parts of the firm and an external network with intermediary companies.
- Preparation of documentation and liaison with HMRC in response to enquiries into R&D Tax claims.
- Working collaboratively with other members of the IR team across the country.
- Communicating confidently and knowledgably with Directors and Partners across the firm, including maintaining an awareness of the firm’s other services to ensure added value to clients and to identify opportunities for other service lines.
- Relevant professional qualification, for example CA, ACA and/or CTA.
- High level of tax technical knowledge of the UK’s R


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