KPMG’s Incentives, Reliefs & Innovations (IRI) team is a central part of our business, bringing deep expertise and support to clients across Newcastle, Leeds, and Manchester. As one of the world’s leading consultancy firms, KPMG has built a reputation for stability and excellence, supporting the UK through times of economic change. Today, we work with businesses across sectors to offer a suite of tax solutions to help them maximize reliefs and innovations.

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Why Join Us as a Tax Assistant Manager?

Our national IRI team combines tax, engineering, science, and technology expertise to serve clients across diverse sectors. We focus on providing top-tier innovation advisory services, leveraging R&D tax credits, Patent Box, and other incentives. We’re looking for a candidate with a background in science or engineering to help lead clients through our innovation advisory services.

Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement: Lead meetings with senior technical and financial stakeholders, providing insights on R&D tax claims, Patent Box, and grant applications.
• Project Management: Oversee client projects, managing both tax and technical elements, while handling resource needs.
• Claim Methodology: Develop and oversee methodologies for preparing R&D tax relief claims to submit to HMRC.
• Client Relationships: Build and nurture relationships with new and existing clients, supporting their R&D tax incentive needs.
• Reporting: Guide the preparation of high-quality documentation on clients’ projects for tax claims and funding applications.
• Mentorship: Train and support junior staff, helping them grow within the team.
• Business Development: Contribute to new business pitches and presentations as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related field. IT industry experience is a plus.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of R&D tax legislation, with experience in science or technology fields.
• Communication: Ability to discuss complex tax concepts with clients who may not have prior experience in tax law.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage projects effectively, including managing workloads and delegating tasks.
• Additional Certifications: Professional tax or accounting qualifications (e.g., CTA, ACA, ACCA) are beneficial but not required.

Why Work with Us?

Our core hubs for this role are in Leeds, Newcastle, and Manchester. We offer flexible work options, including part-time opportunities and remote work.