R&D Tax Manager - Costing

Our client, a leading Big 4 Firm, is seeking an experienced R&D Tax Manager (Costing) to join a growing Innovation Incentives team. Working across a diverse client base, you will lead the financial analysis and claim quantification aspects of R&D tax engagements, helping businesses maximise available incentives while ensuring claims are robust and compliant.

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave
• Hybrid and flexible working model
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Structured learning and career progression opportunities

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the costing and financial analysis components of R&D tax claims
• Review financial data and identify qualifying expenditure
• Develop and review claim methodologies and calculations
• Work closely with Finance Directors, CFOs and technical stakeholders
• Support HMRC enquiries and information requests
• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide coaching
• Manage multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously
• Support business development and growth initiatives

Requirements

You will ideally hold a relevant qualification such as ACA, ACCA, ATT or CTA.

• Experience in R&D tax, corporate tax, audit or financial analysis
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with financial data
• Understanding of UK R&D tax legislation and claim methodologies
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
• Experience developing and reviewing the work of junior colleagues

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please apply directly or drop me an email with your full CV to: chris.cheng@ambition.co.uk.

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