Senior Manager R&D Tax

Ready to become a leader in your specialist field?; Want a career where no two days are the same?; Are you looking for that clear pathway to becoming a Partner?

Azets are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, we have over a wide network of employees and an abundance of inspiring opportunities to join one of our many offices!

We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and are the number one largest SME practice.

The R&D Tax Team at Azets is growing, and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced tax professional to join in Scotland. We support clients of all sizes and scales, from start-ups to large corporates, and across all sectors, including manufacturing, engineering, life sciences, software and digital technologies.

As the team grows and with further ambitious growth plans in place, we are looking for someone who is passionate about the innovation reliefs available, and wants to make a meaningful impact to their clients and colleagues.

The opportunity is for someone seeking a role at Senior Manager – Director level; we care more about finding the right person than a job title.

As a Senior Manager at Azets, you will have the ability and motivation needed to:

• Manage your own portfolio and assist in the running of your section and have an input to workflow planning
• Consistently bring opportunities and work to the Group
• Deliver revenue and profitability targets
• Foster enduring client relationships
• Develop and inspire our smarter people plan

Day to day duties

• You will work closely with the Head of Scotland and wider team (based across Scotland) to deliver exceptional client service and deliverables to our clients.
• You will help drive our market presence and support new business opportunities through your existing network, with time dedicated to expand this and support further growth in the service line.
• Overseeing project deliverables, ensuring they meet high standards and are completed on time.
• Ensuring appropriate processes and infrastructure is in place to support a growing team.
• Supporting the training and development of junior team members, shadowing on the job training and proactively identifying requirements and developing solutions as required. Ability to demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge regarding the legislation and current landscape for R&D.
• Where required, support in the preparation and review of R&D tax relief claims and, if experience permits, Patent Box claims.
• In collaboration with the wider client team, your role will involve providing strategic tax advice and identifying opportunities for tax savings.

What are we looking for?

• BSc or MSc in scientific or technical degree
• Substantial experience in preparing R&D tax credit claims, including both the technical and financial elements.
• Exposure to clients in a range of sectors and of varying size.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing a portfolio of R&D clients and supporting others in developing their skills and responsibilities with portfolio management.
• Excellent technical knowledge; the ability to carry out research into complex areas of tax legislation and support others in their development.
• Strong leadership experience across a team, ideally disparately located.
• The ability to build meaningful relationships with clients and experience of leading R&D claim proposals.
• Relevant professional qualification, for example CA, ACA and/or CTA, beneficial but not essential.

What's in it for you?

Our benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more. You can find out more about how we reward our colleagues - Careers | Rewards And Benefits | Azets UK

Interested in hearing more about Life at Azets

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Unfortunately we are unable to provide any form of visa sponsorship, so candidates must be a UK/Irish citizen or already possess a current UK Working Visa.