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Director, Research and Development Tax, Manchester
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Director, Research and Development Tax, Manchester
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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 our 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 in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.
This role offers 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 is looking for experienced and enthusiastic engineers/scientists to build upon a growing and dynamic practice.
Your Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Leading R&D tax engagements with clients
- Working closely with lead engineers and our clients’ finance and tax departments across various sectors
- Ensuring high-quality delivery of R&D tax claims
- Playing an active role in preparing R&D claims for submission to HMRC
- Providing extensive client communication and maintaining strong relationships
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Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the successful delivery of R&D tax services to clients
- Supporting the development of junior team members
- Building and maintaining client relationships, delivering exceptional service
- Developing relationships within the firm and externally with clients to identify opportunities and manage expectations
- Contributing to winning new business by proactively managing existing clients and supporting new client acquisition
Skills and Attributes for Success
Essential
- Previous experience in R&D tax claims
- Strong relationship management skills, including ability to manage client expectations
- Keen interest in understanding the latest, cutting-edge technologies used across diverse businesses
- Strong technical skills, with a desire to further develop expertise
- Advanced Excel proficiency, including handling large and complex datasets
- Excellent communication skills, with confidence in presenting (e.g., holding one-to-one meetings with senior technical and finance staff)
- Highly motivated self-starter with a proven ability to take initiative, while demonstrating collaborative and team-building attitudes
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Ideal
- Degree-qualified in engineering or science (for an engineering/science background)
What We Offer You
At EY, we are committed to developing you with future-focused skills and providing world-class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment, fostering talent in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
Ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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