Your new company
We are working with a Manchester-based company who are growing their research and development team due to growth and expansion. This team is hugely successful in the R&D space and needs a senior manager with the strong technical ability to join this heavyweight team to service their clients’ needs and adapt to the changing corporate tax landscape.

Your new role As the Head of Tax Incentives, you will be responsible for leading the incentives teams. This is a Senior Tax Incentives role, leading in the areas of R&D tax, Imbedded Capital Allowances and Land remediation. You will be responsible for:
*Managing a team of Tax Analysts, delegating tasks and responsibilities to ensure smooth operations. Tracking team performance, ensuring quality of work is at the expected level. Providing guidance and coaching as needed to ensure maximum efficiency.
*Championing and nurturing a culture of excellence, where each team member is empowered to perform at their best. Inspire continuous improvement and professional development within your team.
*Reviewing and approving calculations and documentation, implementing quality control measures to maintain the highest level of accuracy and compliance.
*Taking ownership of the submissions of amended corporation tax returns and additional information requests.
*Maintaining an up-to-date, comprehensive knowledge of the ever-changing tax incentives landscape, providing expertise and guidance to the wider business and clients where necessary.
*Reviewing and developing systems and procedures to improve the operations and function of the department.


What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience of corporate tax at a Senior Manager level and, in particular, research and development (R&D) tax, imbedded capital allowances and land remediation relief. Demonstrable experience of managing a team within the tax incentives landscape or any team mentoring experience within this area, and you are looking for the next step in your career,

What you’ll get in return In return for this Head of Tax Incentives job opportunity, you will receive a competitive salary which is negotiated depending on experience, a generous holiday allowance and pension. Flexible working in Manchester and hybrid working is on offer. The opportunity to work with a highly experienced team with an entrepreneurial flair is available.
What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this Head of Tax Incentives job, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Emma Roberts on or email for a confidential discussion.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career in Tax Accounting.
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