R&d Tax Assistant Manager

**About the firm and department** As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM will help you reach your full potential. Our Innovation Reliefs Team works with a range of companies, from start-ups to multinationals, to assist them in the preparation of claimsfor 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 ofprojects and impressive client list will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. Further to this, with access to a global team that spans more than 120 countries, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to broaden yourhorizons. Discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking.

**About the job**

An exciting opportunity to work in a large and growing specialist Innovation Reliefs (IR) tax team at RSM within the North West Region. The role involves working with our client’s finance teams and also directly with technical specialists at companies whoare at the forefront of innovation within their businesses, whilst also experiencing a role in a global professional services firm.
- Developing claim methodologies and preparing R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC.
- To meet with clients and potential clients across to explain our services.
- 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.
- Writing technical descriptions of the client’s projects to include in the reports to be sent to HMRC, and also editing client drafted technical descriptions.
- Preparing robust costing and technological documentation to support the R&D claims based on the UK BIS guidelines and CIRD manual.
- Preparation of documentation and liaison with HMRC in response to enquiries into R&D Tax claims.
- Act as a point of contact on specific R&D projects for any queries from the business.
- Working collaboratively with other members of the IR team across the North West Region.
- Developing supportive and effective working relationships with members of the team and provide cooperation and input whilst informing others of own activities and progress.
- Reviewing work completed by junior staff for accuracy and completeness, and to provide constructive feedback.
- Ensuring that the R&D engagement team are fully updated on progress and any issues that might affect the client relationship.
- Communicating confidently and knowledgably with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within the firm.
- Relevant professional qualification, for example CA, ACA and/or CTA.
- High level of tax technical knowledge of the UK’s R&D tax incentives.
- Experience in preparing and submitting R&D tax relief claims in all sectors (experience of making patent box claims would be desirable but not essential).
- Knowledge of different claim methodologies, especially any industry specific challenges, over a broad range of industries.
- Proven experience in client handling and managing a busy portfolio.
- Excellent communication skills in a range of situations both written and oral.
- Demonstrates an understanding of wider business and economic issues.

**Flexible working**

At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilitiesalongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.

**Diversity and inclusion at RSM**

At RSM, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on intentional inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuablecontribution.
To find out more, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page on our Careers Website.