R&D Manager
Department: Accounting
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Belfast
Description
We are looking for an experienced and detail oriented R&D 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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Degree level accreditation – engineering/software or other relevant technical area
* Excellent report writing skills
* Comfortable in client facing role
* Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and case law
* Experience of R&D calculations preferable but not essential
* 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
Benefits
* 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.
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