Tax Manager (R&D Tax Relief)

Department: Corporate Tax

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Belfast

We are looking for an experienced and detail oriented R&D Tax Manager to oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring the smooth processing of claims from inception to submission. In this role, you will lead a team, manage workflows, and ensure compliance with R&D criteria while maintaining high-quality reporting standards. You will also play a key role in client engagement, delivering educational seminars, improving record keeping processes, and handling HMRC enquiries.

• Manage portfolio of clients from inception to review
• Ensuring smooth processing of jobs from information collection through to submission
• Organise workflow to ensure prompt completion of jobs
• Manage team throughout the R&D process and ensure deadlines are met
• Organise educational seminars with clients and present either in person or via Teams
• Work with clients to improve their record keeping and approach
• Interview clients with junior staff and ensure all R&D criterion are being met
• Deal with any HMRC enquiries that may arise
• Ensure reports are complete and of a high standard before final review by Senior Tax Manager/Director
• Assist in the training of junior staff
• Business Development

• Demonstratable experience of R&D tax relief
• Excellent report writing skills
• Comfortable in client facing role
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and case law
• Experience of working as part of a team and managing staff
• Able to manage both staff and jobs to ensure all relevant deadlines are met

• We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including pension, benefits hub, and an agile working policy.
• We provide continuous training and development opportunities, as well as mentoring and coaching from senior staff.
• We have a diverse and inclusive culture, where you can work with colleagues from different backgrounds and perspectives.
• We have a strong social responsibility ethos, and we support various charities and community initiatives
• We have a fun and friendly atmosphere, where you can enjoy social events and team building.