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R&D Tax Manager

Northern Ireland Water Limited

Belfast

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Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Belfast is seeking an R&D Tax Manager to lead client engagements and oversee tax claims. The role requires ACA or CTA qualification and strong technical knowledge in Innovation Taxes. Benefits include a competitive salary of £40k-£55k, a £2k sign-on bonus, and hybrid working options. Candidates should have excellent organisational skills and the ability to collaborate with clients and technical professionals. This opportunity is ideal for those with a passion for promoting understanding of Innovation Taxes.

Benefits

Competitive salary
£2k sign-on bonus
Bonus based on performance
On-site Gym
Flexible Working Hours
Early Friday Finish
Opportunity to work for a reputable firm

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of post-qualification experience in relevant tax areas.
  • Proven ability to interact and collaborate with technical professionals.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Manage client engagements and oversee R&D Tax Relief claims.
  • Deliver accurate and compliant tax claims.
  • Liaise with HM Revenue & Customs when needed.
  • Organise training sessions for clients to promote tax understanding.

Skills

Technical knowledge in R&D Tax Relief
Excellent organisational skills
Interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Excel

Education

ACA or CTA qualified
ATT qualified (strong candidates accepted)
Job description
R&D Tax Manager - Belfast

MCS Group are looking for an R&D Tax Manager to join a well established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Belfast.

The Company

This firm is a well-established accountancy practice based in Belfast. They provide a range of services including Audit, Accounts, Corporate Finance, Tax & Payroll to a wide range of clients across NI, ROI, and the US. Now is a brilliant time to join the company, as they look to add an R&D Tax Manager to their growing team.

The Rewards

As the successful R&D Tax Manager you will receive the following:

  • £40k-£55k base salary plus £2k sign on bonus;
  • Bonus based on performance (up to 10%);
  • On-site Gym
  • Hybrid working (3 days office);
  • Flexible Working Hours;
  • Early Friday Finish;
  • Opportunity work for a highly reputable and growing business;
The Role

As the successful R&D Tax Manager you will be responsible for the following:

  • Take a lead role in managing client engagements, overseeing R&D and Creative Industry Tax Relief claims from inception to submission.
  • Apply a strong technical background in R&D Tax Relief and Creative Industry Tax Reliefs to deliver accurate, compliant claims.
  • Liaise with technical industry specialists and HM Revenue & Customs as required.
  • Collaborate with clients and internal accounting teams to gather, analyse, and validate information to support tax claims.
  • Organise and deliver educational seminars and training sessions for clients and staff to promote understanding of Innovation Taxes.
The Person

The successful R&D Tax Manager will meet the following criteria:

  • ACA or CTA qualified with 3+ years of post-qualification experience.
  • Open to strong ATT candidates
  • Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in Innovation Taxes.
  • Proven ability to interact and collaborate with other technical professionals.
  • Excellent organisational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in Excel, able to present concise summaries of complex information.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Brad Dempster, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS group on 02896935506 or b.dempster@mcsgroup.jobs

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