Why Ryan?

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Home Office Stipend

Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)

Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning Subscription

Flexible Work Environment

Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

Accelerated Career Path

Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

The Assistant Tax Manager supports the delivery of specialist tax services in the area of research and development (R&D) tax relief. The role involves technical analysis of project expenditure, preparation of detailed supporting claims, and liaison with clients and internal teams to ensure claims are accurate, well evidenced, and submitted on time. The role provides an opportunity to develop sector-specific expertise while contributing to wider tax advisory and compliance engagements.

Core Responsibilities

Review technical project documentation and cost breakdowns to assess eligibility for R&D tax reliefDraft supporting reports and claim summaries, ensuring sufficient technical detail and clear justification of qualifying activityLiaise with clients to gather project information, clarify technical points, and request supporting evidence where requiredAnalyse financial records, project costs, and supporting data to identify qualifying R&D expenditureMonitor claim progress, track deadlines, and ensure all supporting documentation is complete and appropriately filedAssist in responding to HMRC enquiries and information requests under appropriate supervisionCarry out technical research on relevant R&D issues to support internal knowledge and client adviceSupport the review of work prepared by junior team members and contribute to internal training where appropriate

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Skills and Attributes Required

ACA, ACCA, or CTA part-qualified or qualified, or equivalent practical experience within a tax or accounting environmentStrong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing cost data and supporting documentationEffective written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and technically sound contentWell organised and methodical, with a proven ability to manage competing tasks and deadlinesProactive, adaptable, and committed to developing technical expertiseConfident in client interactions and comfortable discussing technical issues with a range of stakeholdersStrong Excel skills and familiarity with financial statements and cost records

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