Senior Leadership Position in Tax and Accounting

1 week ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Azets Full time

Azets: A Leading Firm of Accountants and Business Advisers


We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK, operating across the UK, Ireland, and the Nordics.


The R&D Tax Team at Azets is growing, and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced tax professional to join our team in Scotland.


As the team grows and with further ambitious growth plans in place, we are looking for someone who is passionate about the innovation reliefs available and wants to make a meaningful impact to their clients and colleagues.



The Opportunity

As a Senior Manager at Azets, you will have the ability and motivation needed to:



  • Manage Your Own Portfolio: Assist in the running of your section, contribute to workflow planning, and ensure project deliverables meet high standards.
  • Drive Market Presence: Support new business opportunities through your existing network and expand this network to support further growth in the service line.
  • Oversee Project Deliverables: Ensure timely completion and adherence to high standards.
  • Support Training and Development: Shadow on-the-job training and proactively identify requirements and develop solutions as required.
  • R&D Tax Relief Claims: Support in the preparation and review of R&D tax relief claims and Patent Box claims, where required.
  • Strategic Tax Advice: Collaborate with the wider client team to provide strategic tax advice and identify opportunities for tax savings.
  • Education and Experience: BSc or MSc in scientific or technical degree, substantial experience in preparing R&D tax credit claims, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Leadership and Collaboration: The ability to build meaningful relationships with clients and experience of leading R&D claim proposals.

Our Benefits Include: Hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription, and more.


Please Visit Our Website for Further Information and Application Details.


Unfortunately, We Are Unable to Provide Any Form of Visa Sponsorship, so candidates must be a UK/Irish citizen or already possess a current UK Working Visa.


Estimated salary range: £60,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.



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