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Director, Research and Development Tax, Manchester
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Director, Research and Development Tax, Manchester
Tax Engineer/Scientist, R&D Tax Claims – EY
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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
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The Opportunity
EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering its people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high-profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation, and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to:
- Work on challenging, multi-country projects
- Operate in a supportive, dynamic environment
- Make a meaningful impact
This role presents an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals with experience in R&D tax claims to join EY’s fast-growing and highly successful Innovation Incentives team. The team seeks experienced and enthusiastic engineers/scientists to contribute to a growing and dynamic practice.
Your Role
You will be responsible for:
- Leading R&D tax engagements with clients, working closely with lead engineers and clients' finance and tax departments across diverse sectors
- Managing the high-quality delivery of R&D tax claims
- Actively participating in submissions to HMRC
- Engaging in extensive client communication
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Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the successful delivery of R&D tax services to the client
- Support the professional development of junior team members
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of client service
- Develop and maintain relationships within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities and managing expectations
- Contribute to winning new business by proactively managing existing clients and assisting in attracting new clients
Skills and Attributes
What We Look For:
- Previous R&D tax experience (essential)
- Strong relationship management skills, including the ability to manage client expectations
- A desire to understand cutting-edge technologies across various industries
- Strong technical skills with a commitment to continuous professional development
- Advanced Excel proficiency, including the ability to manipulate large and complex datasets
- Excellent communication skills, with confidence in holding one-to-one meetings with clients’ senior technical and finance staff
- A highly motivated self-starter, proactive in initiative-taking while maintaining a collaborative and team-orientated approach
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Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Engineering or Science degree qualified (preferably for an engineering/science background)
What We Offer You
At EY, you will:
- Develop future-focused skills with access to world-class experiences
- Operate in a flexible environment that empowers growth and innovation
- Thrive in a diverse and inclusive culture within globally connected teams
Join us and shape your future with confidence!
Are you ready? Apply today.
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About EY
[EY] is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI, and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape sustainable futures with confidence, addressing today’s most pressing challenges.
With a presence spanning 150 countries and territories, EY teams provide assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactional services, supported by sector expertise, a global and multi-disciplinary network, and diverse ecosystem partners.
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