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Manager - R&D Tax
Manager, R&D Tax
Location: London
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About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action, and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
A&M’s UK R&D Tax Services team brings together a mix of tax specialists, finance professionals, and technically focused subject matter experts. The team has a strong track record of supporting businesses in accessing UK innovation incentives and works closely with colleagues across the UK and internationally.
We support both large and small organizations with their R&D claims. Our work spans a wide variety of clients, from complex corporate structures to high-growth SMEs, advising across both of the UK’s R&D tax regimes.
As the R&D landscape continues to evolve—with increased HMRC scrutiny, legislative changes, and a more complex tax environment—practical, experience-led advice is critical. Our team is well equipped to guide businesses through these challenges and help them unlock the full benefit of available incentives.
How you will contribute
As a Manager within our R&D practice, you will:
- Prepare and review detailed claim analyses, technical narratives, and HMRC submission documentation, ensuring claims are robust, well-evidenced, and compliant.
- Lead client interactions to identify, assess, and document qualifying R&D activities, including analyzing technical and financial data to quantify eligible expenditure.
- Analyse and structure complex datasets, ensuring accurate identification and allocation of qualifying costs.
- Manage engagement risk and support clients through HMRC enquiries, ensuring defensible positions are maintained.
- Communicate complex R&D concepts clearly to clients, including the impact on their broader tax position.
- Lead and mentor junior team members, delegating effectively while ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
- Oversee multiple engagements and contribute to business development and client relationship growth.
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Qualifications:
- Prior Experience working on Research and Development Tax Credit engagements
- Advanced Degree
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
Inclusive Diversity
A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
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