Innovation Tax Manager

Alternatively, Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance.

A true alternative. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential.

###the opportunity### to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career. Job Description: NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

The Innovation Tax team work closely with a wide range of companies from FTSE 250 to start ups across a variety of sectors. In everything we do our aim is to deliver value add ideas and insights that unlock sustainable growth for our clients. As a national innovation tax team, truly integrated and with a growth mindset, we are looking for ambitious and innovative individuals to continue our growth journey.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

###the role### – Software manager As an experienced R&D practitioner,

###your role### will bring you into close contact with finance professionals and engineers in a wide variety of technical fields with an up-close view of how modern technology is rapidly advancing in different industries. Your key

###responsibilities### Manage and drive the success of end‑to‑end R&D claim processes. Ability to lead complex technical interviews and support on high value projects including problem solving with numerous stake holders. Build client relationships and involvement in business development, identifying, and winning new opportunities.

Manages the output of junior team members including the production of timely and risk managed narratives, in addition to developing junior staff Understands the impact of upcoming legislation and their impact on technical engagements including communicating this to clients Ability to design and describe different practical assessment methodologies Builds relationships and trust with clients by understanding their needs and expectations through reliable and effective communication.

Supports in the teams ambitions to innovate how we work, though chose areas of value add. Knowing you’re right for us We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.

experience

###Experience### in the R&D tax world, managing a wide portfolio of clients Confidence in managing and growing the output of others Strong risk awareness in technical aspects with the ability to problem solve An eagerness to grow and innovate It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

Knowing we’re right for you Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton and within the innovation team thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

###the role### they enjoy and perform strongest in as opposed to conforming to set job boundaries. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them.

That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. #LI-NP1 The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Whether that's working reduced contracted hours, working your hours over a shorter period or utilising our 'how we work' framework.

Everyone has an immediate right to request a flexible arrangement through our flexible working policy. Read more about our approach to flexible working.