Manager – Innovation and R&D

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of R&D claims/AIF’s/reports for submission to HMRC. 
• Communicate directly with clients in person or over the phone where appropriate to carry out R&D claims, resolve queries and develop relationships. 
• Identification of potential R&D claims and associated discussions with clients and prospects. 
• Preparing quotes, budgets, completing work within budget and reporting to Partners on good financial management.  
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues in relation to innovation incentives and tax planning for innovative companies. 
• Provide support to partners and relationship managers on relevant client matters and opportunities. 
• Ensure planning and cross-selling opportunities are identified and followed up. 
• Increase the client base through an organised approach to business development e.g. networking, client recommendation requests, and developing referrer base. 
• Coach and train junior staff and trainees in developing their technical, client relationship and business development skills. 
• Ensure the Firm’s technical, ethical and compliance procedures are adhered to in all cases.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• CTA/ACA qualified or equivalent
• Will accept qualified by experience in industry
• Technical background in STEM areas whether academically or through industry experience
• Self-starter capable of motivating, driving and developing the team.
• Excellent knowledge of R&D tax legislation and rules.
• Strong knowledge in relevant STEM areas, either through academic background or industry experience.
• Effective communication skills at all levels and inter-personal skills in dealing with clients in person. 
• Ability to explain and simplify highly technical points for clients to understand and report writing skills in conveying technical points to HMRC.
• Strong relationship building, networking, and business development skills
  
  

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