About this role
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
Core Responsibilities
- Review technical project documentation and cost breakdowns to assess eligibility for R&D tax relief
- Draft supporting reports and claim summaries, ensuring sufficient technical detail and clear justification of qualifying activity
- Liaise with clients to gather project information, clarify technical points, and request supporting evidence where required
- Analyse financial records, project costs, and supporting data to identify qualifying R&D expenditure
- Monitor claim progress, track deadlines, and ensure all supporting documentation is complete and appropriately filed
- Assist in responding to HMRC enquiries and information requests under appropriate supervision
- Carry out technical research on relevant R&D issues to support internal knowledge and client advice
- Support the review of work prepared by junior team members and contribute to internal training where appropriate
Skills and Attributes Required
- Ideally ACA, ACCA, or CTA part-qualified or qualified, or equivalent practical experience within a tax or accounting environment
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing cost data and supporting documentation
- Effective written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and technically sound content
- Well organised and methodical, with a proven ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines
- Proactive, adaptable, and committed to developing technical expertise
- Confident in client interactions and comfortable discussing technical issues with a range of stakeholders
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial statements and cost records
Other facts
About Ryan
Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. With global headquarters in Plano, Texas, the Firm provides an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including tax recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and technology services. Ryan is an 11-time recipient of the International Service Excellence Award from the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA) for its commitment to world-class client service. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognized as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan’s multidisciplinary team of more than 6,500 professionals and associates serves over 77,000 clients in more than 80 countries, including many of the world’s most prominent Global 5000 companies. More information about Ryan can be found at ryan.com.
What you'll do
- The Assistant Tax Manager supports the delivery of specialist tax services, focusing on R&D tax relief. Responsibilities include reviewing project documentation, drafting claims, liaising with clients, and analyzing financial records.
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